Ribbon, Military

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Ribbon, Military

Entry/Object ID

7.91.2b

Description

Material: metal, textile. Size: 1/2" W. x 4 1/8" L. Description: multi-colored grosgrain striped ribbon wrapped around metal rectangle - three segments: (1) white, red and blue represents Bronze Star; (2) yellow, white, red and blue represents the Asia/Pacific Campaign Medal; (3) red, blue, purple, yellow and white represents the WWII Victory Medal - two bronze stars on center ribbon - reverse side: straight prong pin and pressure cap on each end - worn above left breast pocket of U.S. Marine Uniform blouse #7.91 blouse.

Context

Waseca County Military - WWII. Marine uniform worn by Dr. Robert Collins.He served in the Pacific and in the Battle of Tenian and Saipan, Okinawa, Occupation of Japan. Discharged March 20, 1946. Left college at Iowa State, Ames in his senior year.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Ribbon, Military

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

8-10/1998

Create Date

March 20, 1992

Update Date

September 18, 2025