Medal
Object number91.42.2
Date1918
MediumMetal, ribbon
Credit LineGift of Walter Kaczynski
DescriptionBlue ribbon with red and white trim, and metal star. Medal is white with bird on red trimmed diamond with crossed swords.Dimensions4 x 1 in. (10.2 x 2.5 cm)Signed4.x 1918, WLOCHY, AMERYKA, FRANCJA, J
Historical NotesMedal awarded to Walter Kaczynski by the Polish government in 1918.Label TextWalter Kaczynski, a Polish immigrant, came to Pittsburgh in 1913 at age 18. In 1917 he was recruited on the South Side by the Polish Falcons Alliance of America, to serve in WWI. Kaczynski trained in Canada and served in the Polish Volunteer Army until 1920. That year he returned to Pittsburgh, married, and settled in Lawrenceville. Kaczynski worked his entire career at American Bridge Company.
Previous owner
Walter Kaczynski
On View
On view
1939-1945
Lordship Industries
Lordship Industries
1941-1945
