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401st Bombardment Group Emblem, 1940-1949

 Item
Identifier: id247238

Scope and Contents

1-sheild shaped pin that has a yellow stripe in the middle with black lines outlining the yellow stripe. The rest of the shield is silver with a black outline. There is a white "s" in the middle of a black triangle, which is outlined by a white triangle, on the top left side of the yellow stripe. The back of the pin has a claps and stick pin by which the pin can be affixed to a uniform or shirt. The back of the pin also has a small square that has "© IMPRINTED PRODUCTS/ SANDIEGO (619-541-1100/CHINA" engraved inside it. The pin is an insignia for those who belonged to the 401st Bombardment Group during World War II and belonged to Armand J. Galfo, U.S. Air Force Reserves officer and Assistant Dean of the School of Education at the College of William and Mary between 1965 and 1966. The pin measures approximately 1.125in (length) x 0.875in. (width) and is in good condition. There is some white residue on the silver part on the front of the shield. Located in University Archives Artifact Collection, UA Metals. UA 2007.063.17

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-1949

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English German

Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.20 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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