Commemorative
Object number2018.19.5 a,b
MediumPaper; Ink; Metal; Enamel
Credit LineGift of Westinghouse SURE
DescriptionArmy-Navy "E" Award pin with paper commemorative card.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b together): 8.5 x 10.5 x 0.5 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 1.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 0.563 x 0.75 x 0.438 in. (1.4 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - folded): 8.5 x 10.5 x 0.25 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - open): 17 x 10.5 x 0.25 in. (43.2 x 26.7 x 0.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front has central silver "E" surrounded by silver text "A GRATEFUL NATION REMEMBERS / 1941-1945".
(b)
Front has black printed text at bottom "The Proudest Day in History for / East Pittsburgh".
Interior has black printed text including "Well, Bill, here's your pin..."
Marks(b)
Reverse has printed black text at bottom center "Issued by Westinghouse Electric Corporation in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Army-Navy "E" Awards, / presented to those industries which helped to forge America's "Arsenal of Democracy" in World War II."
Historical NotesPart of a collection from the office of Westinghouse Electric executive Gary Clark.
Related institution
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Previous owner
Gary M. Clark
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Navy
On View
Not on view
1939-1945
c. 2014
c. 2012
1942-1945
1992
1992