Bar, Ribbon

Object number2011.26.11

Date1942

Mediumnylon; metal

Credit LineGIft of Rosemary Sirianni

DescriptionRectangular honor ribbon bar. Yellow with two sets of vertical stripes of blue, white, and red near ends.Dimensions0.5 x 1.375 in. (1.3 x 3.5 cm)
Historical NotesAmerican Defense ribbon bar possibly relating to the WWII U.S. Army military service of Vincent Sirianni who was born in Gizzeria, Italy, in 1923, and immigrated to America in 1933. Vincent Sirianni served in Europe and North Africa as an administrator, due mostly to the fact that he spoke Italian and English, as well as some French. He also knew shorthand. Vincent Sirianni is donor Rosemary Sirianni's father.

Previous owner Vincent Sirianni (born 1923)

Related institution United States Army

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