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Metadata
Object Name |
Plaque |
Catalog Number |
2014.00.288 |
Date |
1948-1955 |
Material(s) |
Wood/Brass |
Dimensions |
H-15 W-13 D-1 inches |
Description |
This is a wooden plaque celebrating the American Legion's trophy for the Best Batallion for the 149 Infantry Regimental Combat Team. The piece is a shield shaped plaque with a brass piece affixed to the top center that reads AMERICAN LEGION/ TROPHY/ BEST BATTALION/ 149TH INF. RCT." Beneath that is a set of 12 brass plated pieces affixed top the surface to record the winners. The winners from 1948-1955 are listed as follows. First plaque "FIRST BATTALION/ 1948"; second plaque "441st F.A. Bn/ 1949"; third plaque "FIRST BATTALION/ 1950"; fourth plaque THIRD BATTALION/ 1951" fifth plaque "THIRD BATTALION/ 1952"; sixth plaque "THIRD BATTALION/ 1953"; seventh plaque "2ND BATTALION/ 1954"; eighth plaque "THIRD BATTALION/ 1955." |
Subjects |
Awards |
Search Terms |
149th Infantry American Legion |