Pin

Name/Title

Pin

Entry/Object ID

19.83.39

Description

Railroad Employees WWI Service Pin. Material: metal. Size: 1 3/8" W. x 1 7/8" L. x 1/4" D. Description: brass rectangular bar - reverse: safety pin style catch and engraved numbers "3635" - medallion suspended below bar - medallion design: winged lady victory and a sword-holding soldier - imprinted: "For Service In The World War For Liberty And For Freedom Of Nations" bordered with a raised starburst - lettering on reverse: "Presented By The Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen To Its Members Who Gave Their Service To Their Country For The Sake Of Democracy And Up-Lifting Of Humanity".

Context

Waseca County Military - WWI. Dan Hughes was in the Army Air Corps during WWII.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Pin

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

June 18, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024