Pin, Award
Object number2018.123.10
Date1941-1945
MediumMetal; Enamel
Credit LineGift of Alan J. Davidson
DescriptionShield-shaped military award pin. Silver metal and enamel pin. Front has navy blue and red enamel background. Front has silver award text at top and bottom; silver star at top center above eagle and anchor with arched banner at center with raised silver text. Reverse is dark silver-gray metal with vertical pinback.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.313 x 0.938 x 0.25 in. (3.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has raised silver-gray text "AWARD OF MERIT / SHIPS FOR / VICTORY / MARITIME COMMISSION".
MarksReverse has raised text at viewer's left center "DES PAT / 131446".
Historical NotesWorld War II United States Merchant Marine Service Award of Merit or “Ships for Victory” pin. Part of a collection that belonged to various members of donor Alan J. Davidson’s family who were from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Related institution
United States Merchant Marine
Related institution
Maritime Commission
Terms
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1942-1945
1944-1945
1945
J.A. Wylie and Company
B.S. Company
Harry Ash