Badge, Military
Object number2001.78.7
Datec. 1991
Mediummetal; metal plating, paper, inks, plastic film, (synthetic) ribbon;
Credit LineGift of Mary Jeanne Flaherty
DescriptionPatriotic badge or button. A slightly convex metal disc has been fitted with a plated metal liner, which mounts a safety pin attachment, through which a yellow ribbon has been looped; the face of the badge is overlayed with a printed paper disc with message against a background of stars and stripes in red, white, and blue; this graphic is sealed under a clear plastic laminated covering.Dimensions0.25 x 2.25 x 4.25 in. (0.6 x 5.7 x 10.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has white text “I / SUPPORT / THE TROOPS / IN / DESERT STORM”.
Historical NotesDonor Mary Jeanne Flaherty served as an officer with the 171st Mission Support Flight (Active Guard Reserve, USAF) which supplied communication equipment for the 171st Air Refueling Group, stationed in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm in 1991; Ms. Flaherty apparently purchased this badge as a souvenir of that conflict.
Previous owner
Mary Jeanne Flaherty
Related institution
United States Air Force
Related institution
171st Air Refueling Wing
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c.1870
c. 1952
