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WW II American Red Cross Service and Identification Pins, Betty Black
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| Accession #: | 3960.4 |
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| Title: | WW II American Red Cross Service and Identification Pins, Betty Black |
| Object Type: | Pin, Insignia |
| Participants: |
Black, Elizabeth "Betty" (user)
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| Physical Description: | World War II era American Red Cross pin granted to Betty Black "in recognition of meritorious personal service performed in behalf of the nation, her armed forces, and suffering humanity in the Second World War." (see 3960.3) Pin is enamel, red cross in a field of white and surrounded by blue border in the shape of a shield; "SERVICE" is spelled out within the blue border. Shield is surrounded by a golden eagle with out-stretched wings. American Red Cross pin, enamel, "EMERGENCY FIRST AID." US Army Government Employee pin, round, with photo of "Betty Black, 01580, Red Cross." |
| Category: | History |
| Related Objects: |
3960.1 (American Red Cross, Uniform, Red Cross Nurse Uniform, WWII, 1945)
3960.1A (American Red Cross, Uniform; Jacket, Red Cross Nurse Uniform Jacket, 1945)
3960.2 (American Red Cross, Card, Identification; Tag, Dog, WWII Red Cross Nurse Identification, Betty Black, 1945)
3960.3 (American Red Cross, Record, Military, WW II American Red Cross Certificate of Service and Letter, Betty Black, 1946)
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| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
World War II (Military & Warfare->War), Women (Women), Nursing (Industry->Medicine)
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| Materials/Techniques: |
paper (fiber product) (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington 13, D. C., Chairman's Office
The American National Red Cross; to Betty Black; In recognition of meritorious personal service performed in behalf of the nation, her armed forces, and suffering humanity in the Second World War. (issued March 31, 1946, Pacific Area)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of JoAnne Black Brockway in memory of Betty Black Schoen, 2000 |
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