Ribbon, Military

Name/Title

Ribbon, Military

Entry/Object ID

1252c

Description

Material: metal, textile. Size: 3/8" W. x 4" L. x 1/4" deep. Description: multi-colored grosgrain ribbon wrapped around a rectangular steel bar - designed to hold three ribbons: (1) red and yellow vertical stripes represent the Good Conduct Medal; (2) blue, yellow, black, red, white, darker blue striped ribbon represent the American Campaign Medal; (3) brown, black white, red, green, blue and yellow striped ribbon in third slot represents the Europe/Africa/Middle East Campaign Medal - three bronze stars on third ribbon - clear plastic over all three ribbons - reverse side: straight pin and rotator safety catch.

Context

Waseca County Military - WWII. Uniform worn by Marshall Schoenrock while in the Keystone Division, 28th Infantry from 1943-1945. Schoenrock, who was decorated for his service, was in three campaigns including Southern France and the Battle of the Black Forest. This medal was worn on the military blouse above left breast pocket.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Ribbon, Military

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

8-10/1998

Create Date

June 3, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024