Insignia

Object number2009.9.30

Date1939-1946

OriginAttleboro, MA

Mediumbrass; enamel

Credit LineIn loving memory of Fred A. Lepant

DescriptionU.S. Army Air Forces Training distinctive unit insignia.Dimensions1.125 x 0.875 in. (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
InscriptionsScroll on bottom with text, "PREPARE FOR COMBAT".
MarksText on back "ROBBINS CO / ATTLEBORO".
Historical NotesU.S. Army Air Forces Training distinctive unit insignia 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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