Medal, Commemorative
Object number2011.21.18 a-c
Datec. 1945
Mediumbronze; polyester; paper
Credit LineGift of Estate of Elizabeth Beck
DescriptionAmerican Theatre Campaign Medal, Navy Reserve Medal, and blue box.Dimensions(a) Height: 2.25 ; Width: 1.375(b) H: 2.5 ; W: 1.375
(c) W: 2.375; Length: 3.75; Depth: .625
Inscriptions(a)
Obverse of medal embossed around top edge, "AMERICAN CAMPAIGN"; reverse has "UNITED / STATE OF / AMERICA" on right and "1941 / 1945" on left.
(b)
Reverse of medal embossed around edge, "UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE" and in center "FAITHFUL / SERVICE".
Marks(c)
White label attached to front edge: "U.S. Navy- S. & A. Order 28675 / American Theater Campaign Medal / U.S. Mint".
Historical NotesMedals awarded to Charles F. Beck, Sr., husband of Amy Elizabeth (Kintzing) Beck. Part of a collection related to the Beck family. Amy Elizabeth (Kintzing) Beck married Charles F. Beck, Sr., in August 1941, at the South Avenue Methodist Church in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Charles F. Beck, Sr. was employed by Westinghouse and served in World War II.
Previous owner
Charles F. Beck Sr.
Related institution
United States Navy
Related institution
United States Navy Reserve
Related institution
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Terms
On View
Not on view
c. 1950
Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc.
1941-1945
Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc.
Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc.
