US Army Honorable Service lapel button worn by Fred Siegfried Aron

Identifier
irn735886
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2020.320.11
  • 2018.107
  • 2023.54
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Width: 0.630 inches (1.6 cm) | Diameter: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)

Creator(s)

Archival History

The lapel button was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2020 by Dennis Aron, the son of Fred Siegfried Aron.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Dennis Aron

Scope and Content

United States Army Corps Honorable Service lapel button, colloquially called "the ruptured duck," worn by Fred Siegfried Aron following his military service in World War II.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Circular, brass-colored metal lapel button bearing an eagle in profile, its wings widespread. The eagle perches within a circular band on button's face, its claws resting on the lower, inner edge of the band. The wings extend beyond the edges: one wing over the band, one wing under it. The band, above the eagle, bears a smoother banner, while there are 13 vertical stripes, resembling flag stripes, below the eagle. There is a button closure on the back, allowing it to be worn in a buttonhole.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.