Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Nametag |
Catalog Number |
1998.6.40 |
Date |
1982 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Metal/Paper/Plastic/Polyester |
Dimensions |
H-6.813 W-3 inches |
Description |
This is a plastic name tag with an attached ribbon for the reunion of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II in 1982. The nametag has a white paper insert with a black drawing of a submarine rising from the water with a large stylized fish on each side, two rows of black and white checkerboard around the edges and the donor's name handwritten in black, "Ewert Elliott". The white satin ribbon is pinked at both ends, adhered to the back of the nametag and has a drawing of two crossed black and white checkered flags separating black lettering that reads "U.S. SUBMARINE VETERANS" and "WORLD WAR II/ NORTH CENTRAL/ REGIONAL/ April 29,30/ May 1, 1982/ INDIANAPOLIS/ INDIANA". There is a metal pinback attached to the back of the nametag. |
Notes |
This belonged to the donor's husband, Ewert W. Elliott. Ewert and Alene Elliott both were members of the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II (USSVWWII). Ewert served aboard the USS Seal (SS-183) and the USS Macabi (SS-375) submarines in World War II. |
Collection |
Alene Elliott Collection |
Event |
World War II |
People |
Elliott, Ewert W. |
Subjects |
Badges Conversation Reunions Ribbon badges Submarines Veterans Veterans' organizations World War II |
Search Terms |
Badges conventions Indianapolis (Ind.) reunion Reunions Ribbon Souvenirs Submarines United States Navy United States Submarine Veterans of World War II US Navy USS Macabi (SS-375) Veterans Veterans Groups World War II World War, 1939-1945 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |