Badge, Military
Object number2016.120.95 a-c
Manufacturer
Ira Green Inc.
Manufacturer
B.A. Ballou Company
Date1974-2012
OriginUnited States of America
MediumMetal; Brass
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionMarksmanship badge with pistol qualification bar. Silver metal. Pattee cross with rectangular bar suspended from bottom. Front of cross and bar are textured with smooth borders. Reverse of cross has one post at left and right each with brass clutch back fastener.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-c): 1.625 × 1.313 × 0.438 in. (4.1 × 3.3 × 1.1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 1.625 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (4.1 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 0.438 × 0.25 in. (1.1 × 0.6 cm)
Diameter x Depth (c): 0.5 × 0.25 in. (1.3 × 0.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front of bar has raised text "PISTOL".
Marks(a)
Reverse of cross has raised inverted text "G-23" and reverse of bar has raised text "G-23".
(b)
Face has engraved text on face "BALLOU / REG'D".
(c)
Face has engraved text on face "MADE IN USA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR. From stateside service.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1974-2012
