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Figure, Action

Object number2010.40.1

Manufacturer Hasbro, Inc.

Date1998

Mediumpaper; various plastics; cotton

Credit LineGift of Kurt Groen

DescriptionG.I. Joe action figure doll inside box. Box's front opens along left edge, revealing doll behind plastic cover. Full colored front cover features man in Army fatigues firing machine gun. On bottom left corner, image of the Medal of Honor with caption below. On inside of front cover is a biographical story about Mitchell Paige. Doll is dressed in green military fatigues, holding long gun in hands, bullet straps across chest, and belt with packets, grenades, and sword. Attached to background is the machine gun with stand, and extra bullet straps. Backside of box is full color with displays of different types of G.I. Joe dolls.Dimensions9.5 x 2.875 x 13.5 in. (24.1 x 7.3 x 34.3 cm)
InscriptionsOn bottom left corner "MEDAL OF HONOR / RECIPIENT / MITCHELL PAIGE / SECOND IN A SERIES"; on right, embossed sticker attached with text "WW II / FORCES / COLLECTION / GI JOE / LIMITED EDITION".

On inside of front cover is a biographical story about Mitchell Paige.
MarksAttached to the back by clear adhesive tape is a green paper tag with text "ITEM NO. 81430.23/81474" ; "DATE: 6/30/98" ; "ITEM NAME G.I. JOE WW II FORCES / -MITCHELL PAIGE"; "HASBRO STANDARD".
Historical NotesLimited edition of Mitchell Paige as a G.I. Joe figure. One of the first five Mitchell Paige G.I. Joe dolls to be produced. Designed by donor Kurt Groen. Mitchell Paige was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1918, and joined the Marines at the age of 18. He fought in WWII and was involved in the invasion of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Paige is remembered for winning a race with the enemy to get to an unmanned machine gun, and helping to secure the area. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on May 21, 1943.

Related person Mitchell Paige (born 1918)

Related institution United States Marine Corps

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