Pin, Lapel
Object number2016.120.126 a-d
Manufacturer
Ira Green Inc.
ManufacturerPossibly
His Lordship's Products, Inc.
ManufacturerPossibly
E.P. Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer
B.A. Ballou Company
Date1974-2012
MediumMetal; Brass
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionFour (4) Major rank insignia lapel pins. Each insignia is a gold metal leaf with two posts on reverse. Each has two brass clutch back fasteners except one is missing one fastener.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 1.438 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (3.7 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 1.438 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (3.7 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 1.438 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (3.7 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 1.313 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (3.3 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)
Marks(a)
Reverse of insignia has raised text at top center "G23".
Both back fasteners have engraved text "MADE IN USA".
(b)
Reverse of insignia has raised text at center "HLP-GI".
Both back fasteners have engraved text "MADE IN USA".
(c)
Reverse of insignia has raised text at 4:00 when looking at the reverse: "P-23".
Both back fasteners have engraved text "BALLOU / REG'D".
(d)
Reverse of insignia has raised text at top center "G23".
Top back fastener has engraved text "MADE IN USA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1974-2012
