Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Military |
Catalog Number |
1980.01.07 |
Date |
ca. 1919 |
Material(s) |
Bronze |
Dimensions |
Dia-1 inches |
Description |
This is a set of 10 metal buttons from a US Marine uniform from World War I. There are four large buttons and six small buttons. The buttons are darkened bronze and have a raised image of thirteen stars around the top edge surrounding an eagle with spread wings holding an anchor on a rope |
Notes |
Rogers was a native of Lancaster, Kentucky. |
Collection |
Mrs. Joseph M. Rogers Collection |
Event |
World War I |
People |
Rogers, Joseph M. |
Subjects |
Buttons Anchors Eagles Military uniforms Military service |
Search Terms |
Armed Forces Military Military Uniforms United States Marine Corps |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |