Insignia
Object number2016.120.134 a-d
ManufacturerPossibly
Harry Sugerman, Inc.
Manufacturer
B.A. Ballou Company
Date1974-2012
MediumMetal; Brass; Paper
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionU.S. Army Dental Branch insignia. Black metal insignia features caduceus with "D" at center. Reverse has two posts. Two brass clutch back fasteners mounted on posts. Insignia is mounted on square white paperboard backing card.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-d): 2.5 × 2.625 × 0.5 in. (6.4 × 6.7 × 1.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a-c): 1 × 1.188 × 0.438 in. (2.5 × 3 × 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 1 × 1.188 × 0.438 in. (2.5 × 3 × 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): 2.5 × 2.625 × 0.5 in. (6.4 × 6.7 × 1.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front of insignia has black "D" at center.
Marks(a)
Reverse of insignia has imprinted text in top left area "S-21".
(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
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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