World War II Pins
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Title
World War II Pins
Description
From left to right: Gold staff sergeant grade 3 pin was used to show the ranking of the staff sergeants. A lot of times this pin was presented with the grade 3 technician patches as they were paid and ranked the same, but staff sergeants had more authority.
The middle pin is brass and was the pin given to people joining the Army during WWII.
The far right pin is brass with U.S. embossed lettering. This pin was given to anyone who served during WWII.
The middle pin is brass and was the pin given to people joining the Army during WWII.
The far right pin is brass with U.S. embossed lettering. This pin was given to anyone who served during WWII.
Creator
Unknown
Date
1940's
Contributor
Donated by Doug Lowe
Format
2.0 x 3.0 cm pin
2.5 cm diameter pin
2.5 cm diameter pin
2.5 cm diameter pin
2.5 cm diameter pin
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Scioto County Public Library
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “World War II Pins,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed July 16, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/30002.