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Badge, Military

Object number2009.9.35

Date1940-1947

Mediumsilver

Credit LineIn loving memory of Fred A. Lepant

DescriptionMarksmanship badge.Dimensions1.75 x 1 in. (4.4 x 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsPlates have embossed text: on top plate: "FIELD ARTY"; on bottom plate: "CARBINE".
MarksEmbossed label on back of second plate "STERLING".
Historical NotesBadge belonging to Frederick A. Lepant who served during WWII. Frederick Albert Lepant (April 14, 1928-September 18, 2008) was a graduate of Schenley High School, and who resided in Bellevue, was a member of US Army Air Forces during World War II, from 1940-1947. After his military career he was a draftsman at Dravo and then an electrical engineer at Duquesne Light.

Previous owner Frederick Albert Lepant (1928 - 2008)

Related institution United States Army Air Forces

Related institution Schenley High School

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