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Insignia

Object number2016.120.132

Manufacturer NS Meyer Inc.

Date1974-2012

OriginNY

MediumMetal; Enamel

Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz

DescriptionDistinctive unit insignia of the 339th General Hospital or the 339th Combat Support Hospital. Gold metal insignia. Front has gold metal and maroon, red, and blue enamel details. Design consists of a red cross bearing a gold heraldic rose all above and resting on top of a gold inverted equilateral triangle bearing a blue fleur-de-lis, all with a maroon scroll around the perimeter, the upper portion parallel along the sides of the vertical stem of the cross, enarched across the top and the lower portion enarched to base from the outer horizontal arms and passing behind the triangle, the scroll has gold text. Reverse has two posts. No back fasteners intact.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.25 × 0.938 × 0.25 in. (3.2 × 2.4 × 0.6 cm)
InscriptionsFront has gold text on the maroon scroll: at top "SAVE", at bottom left "SERVE", and at bottom right "SUPPORT".
MarksRaised text on reverse at center "N.S. MEYER, INC. / NEW YORK / [two shield logos] / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.

Previous owner Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz

Related institutionPossibly 339th Combat Support Hospital

Related institutionPossibly 339th General Hospital

Related institution United States Army

Related institution United States Army Reserve

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