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Object Name
Medal
Object Number
1983-04-4
Description
Metal medal. Iron cross at bottom with design of laurel branches. Shield in center. Printed around shield "Small Arms Practice" Attached above cross are 6 separate bars - all of same metal. Top one has image of eagle and word "Marksman", one underneath shaped like a bow tie with "YE 3 AR" printed on it. One underneath oval bar "Sharpshooter" One underneath shaped like a bow tie with "2" printed on it. One underneath is an oval bar with "Expert" imprinted on it. Bottom one shaped like a bow tie with "1" printed in center.
Comment
Received by Van Winkle while serving in New York National Guard
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1940
Dimensions
4" long x 1 1/2: wide
Materials
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