Insignia
Object number2016.120.133 a-d
ManufacturerPossibly
Harry Sugerman, Inc.
Manufacturer
B.A. Ballou Company
Date1986-2012
OriginUnited States of America
MediumMetal; Enamel; Brass; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionU.S. Army Medical Department distinctive unit insignia. Shield-shaped silver metal insignia. Front has vertical American flag on left half of shield and green staff with entwined green snake on right half; blue banner on bottom with silver text. Reverse has two posts. Two brass clutch back fasteners mounted on posts. Insignia is mounted on blue and white paperboard backing card.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-d): 3.688 × 3.375 × 0.5 in. (9.4 × 8.6 × 1.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a-c): 1.25 × 1.063 × 0.375 in. (3.2 × 2.7 × 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 1.063 × 1.063 × 0.375 in. (2.7 × 2.7 × 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): 3.688 × 3.375 × 0.375 in. (9.4 × 8.6 × 1 cm)
Marks(a)
Reverse of insignia has raised text at center "S-21 / MADE IN U.S.A."
(b-c)
Face has engraved text "BALLOU REG'D".
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 Medical Department
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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