National Defenders of U.S.A maneuvers badge
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.880 inches (4.775 cm) | Width: 1.130 inches (2.87 cm)
Archival History
The artifact was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, The Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Acquisition Fund
Funding Note: The acquisition of this artifact was made possible by the Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Acquisition Fund.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Two-part pin-backed medal or badge in pewter and gold colors. The top section, with an eagle, the date 1941, and the word "maneuvers" is linked with loops and a short chain to the larger piece which has a gold-colored American eagle logo inside and the words "National Defenders of U.S.A" forming a border around it. The outer portion of the badge depicts weapons of war, including a tank, on each segment, as well as a wreath linking the segments. The back of the badge is printed with the text of the "Our Father" prayer.
The back of the badge is printed with the text of the "Our Father" prayer.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts