Badge, Military

Object number2007.93.13

Datec. 1940

MediumPlastic; paper; plastic; ink; metal

Credit LineGift of Selma Schwartz

DescriptionRectangular plastic, green, military photo identification badge. Beige paper, hourglass shape, on front: at top, black screen-printed organizational name; images of bullets and rifles on both sides of black and white photograph with name written out on a photo board in the picture; screen-printed below picture is place name; covered in plastic. Backside has metal straight pin.Dimensions0.625 x 2.251 in. (1.6 x 5.7 cm)
InscriptionsOn front: at top, black screen-printed, "ARMY" and "SAMUEL SCHWARTZ" the latter is written out on a photo board in the picture; screen-printed below picture, "WASHINGTON".
MarksBackside has embossed text, "PAT. PEND."
Historical NotesSamuel Schwartz was born January 12, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before joining the Army, he was manager at a retail liquor store. Schwartz began active service in the U.S. Army in November 1942. During his time fighting in World War II, he was awarded three military honors: the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon; he was never injured in battle. In February 1946, he was given an Honorable Discharge. Samuel Schwartz died on December 28, 1992 and is buried in Kether Torah Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

Previous owner Samuel Schwartz (1925 - 1992)

Related institution United States Army

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