Badge, MIlitary
Object number2011.26.14
Datec. 1945
Mediumsilver
Credit LineGIft of Rosemary Sirianni
DescriptionArms Qualification badge. Silver patee cross with three embossed bars attached on bottom via chains. Each bar has text denoting weapon.Dimensions1 x 2.5 in. (2.5 x 6.4 cm)InscriptionsFirst bar: "RIFLE".
Second bar: "BAYONET".
Third bar: "HAND GRENADE".
Historical NotesArms Qualification badge 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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1939-1945
1939-1945
1939-1945