Pin, Lapel
Object number2016.120.127 a-d
Manufacturer
B.A. Ballou Company
Retailer
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Date1974-2012
MediumMetal; Brass; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionMajor rank insignia lapel pin. Gold metal leaf insignia with two posts on reverse and raised maker text. Two brass clutch back fasteners mounted on posts. Insignia is mounted on retailer backing card.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-d): 6 × 4 × 0.5 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a-c): 1.313 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (3.3 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 1.125 × 1.063 × 0.438 in. (2.9 × 2.7 × 1.1 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 0.5 × 0.25 in. (1.3 × 0.6 cm)
Diameter x Depth (c): 0.5 × 0.25 in. (1.3 × 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 6 × 4 × 0.031 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 0.1 cm)
Marks(a)
Reverse of insignia has raised text at center "TN / G-I".
(b-c)
Face has engraved text "BALLOU REG'D / 130 YEARS".
(d)
Front has red and blue text at top "AAFES".
Reverse has white sticker in top proper right corner with printed black text "[barcode] / 0 27664 00912 5 / A/AF MAJOR SPEC QUAL".
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
On View
Not on view
