Button, Insignia

Object number2009.9.23 a-c

Date1939-1946

Mediummetal

Credit LineIn loving memory of Fred A. Lepant

DescriptionThree miitary insignia including a collar disk and a pair of "U.S." pins.Dimensions(a) W: 1
(b) H: .625 ; W: 1.25
Inscriptions(a)
Embossed text on front, "U.S."
(b)
Pair of pins with "U.S." cut out.
Historical NotesMilitary pins 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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