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Created by:

1st Infantry Regiment  Search this

Received by:

General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this

Subject of:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

United States Department of Defense  Search this

United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this

Medium:

metal on wood

Dimensions:

H x W: 10 × 8 × 3/4 in. (25.4 × 20.3 × 1.9 cm)

Type:

plaques

Place collected:

McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Place depicted:

Viet Nam, Asia

Date:

September 1969

Topic:

African American  Search this

International affairs  Search this

Military  Search this

U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this

Vietnam War, 1961-1975  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell

Object number:

A2022.101.1.103

Restrictions & Rights:

No known copyright restrictions

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56d7217ad-fcb0-41ce-ac00-2ed21d4c0b13

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.101.1.103

Created by:

Nabisco, founded 1898  Search this

Received by:

General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this

Subject of:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this

United States Department of Defense  Search this

Medium:

paper (fiber product) with metal and wood

Dimensions:

H x W: 15 × 12 × 2 in. (38.1 × 30.5 × 5.1 cm)

Type:

box frames

Date:

1984

Topic:

African American  Search this

Men  Search this

Military  Search this

U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this

United States History  Search this

Women  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell

Object number:

A2022.101.1.105

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown – Restrictions Possible

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a5aad6b-1860-4f47-a993-7df17e83142d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.101.1.105

Commissioned by:

United States Department of the Treasury, American, founded 1789  Search this

Subject of:

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this

Created by:

United States Mint, American, founded 1792  Search this

Medium:

gold

Dimensions:

2 15/16 × 2 15/16 × 3/16 in. (7.5 × 7.5 × 0.5 cm)

Type:

medals

Date:

2007

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Civil Rights  Search this

Military  Search this

Tuskegee Airmen  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2007.8

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Movement:

Civil Rights Movement

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef531fd7-f0f5-4aa1-adf0-a009298e0190

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.8

Manufactured by:

United States Navy, American, founded 1775  Search this

Owned by:

Lorenzo A. DuFau, American, 1920 - 2015  Search this

Medium:

metal and ribbon

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 3 × 2 3/16 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 5.5 × 0.5 cm)

Type:

medals

Date:

1985

Topic:

African American  Search this

Military  Search this

Race relations  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lorenzo A. DuFau

Object number:

2009.5.2

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d17c393-77fc-48bc-9258-e04ae39e1f98

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2009.5.2

Created by:

United States Mint, American, founded 1792  Search this

Commissioned by:

Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler, American, 1818 - 1893  Search this

Designed by:

Anthony C. Paquet, German, 1814 - 1882  Search this

Medium:

silver and silk (textile)

Dimensions:

H x W: 5 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (14 x 4.1 cm)

Type:

medallions (medals)

Date:

1864

Topic:

African American  Search this

Military  Search this

U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Irving and Estelle Liss

Object number:

2012.37ab

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5238bddde-5eed-4ee4-b1e8-b5d79cb712d0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.37ab

Issued by:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

Received by:

Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton, American, 1929 - 1951  Search this

Medium:

metal, enamel, bronze, ribbon

Dimensions:

Purple Heart Medal (2.1): 3 3/8 × 1 9/16 × 3/8 in. (8.6 × 4 × 1 cm)

Case (2.2) - Closed: 1 3/8 × 3 9/16 × 6 9/16 in. (3.5 × 9 × 16.7 cm)

Case (2.2) - Open: 7 × 3 9/16 × 6 7/8 in. (17.8 × 9 × 17.5 cm)

Type:

medals

Date:

1952

Topic:

African American  Search this

Korean War, 1950-1953  Search this

Military  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray R. and Patricia A.D. Charlton in memory of Cornelius H. Charlton

Object number:

2013.165.2.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights:

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Collection title:

Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton Collection

Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a959d75e-f3ce-4897-bc26-49edccbe8d69

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.165.2.1-.2

Issued by:

United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this

Received by:

Second Lieutenant James L. McCullin, American, 1919 - 1943  Search this

Subject of:

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this

99th Pursuit Squadron, American, 1941 - 1949  Search this

Medium:

cardboard , paper, metal and ribbon

Dimensions:

H x W (Medal): 3 × 1 3/8 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 3.5 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (Closed): 1 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (2.5 x 8.9 x 16.5 cm)

H x W x D (Open): 7 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (17.8 x 8.9 x 16.5 cm)

Type:

cases (containers)

medals

Date:

after 1943

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Military  Search this

Tuskegee Airmen  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the McCullin Family, in memory of Second Lieutenant James L. McCullin

Object number:

2013.52.3ab

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b99ef9d-6b1d-4f6b-8154-036ca7a3874e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.52.3ab

Manufactured by:

American Emblem Company, American  Search this

Issued by:

United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this

Owned by:

Dr. Fenton B. Sands, American, 1918 - 1998  Search this

Subject of:

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this

Medium:

sterling silver

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 7/8 × 3 3/16 × 1/2 in. (2.2 × 8.1 × 1.3 cm)

Type:

insignias

Place made:

Utica, Oneida County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1942-1945

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Military  Search this

Tuskegee Airmen  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Sands Family

Object number:

2014.7.14

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58f78df0c-6b05-4bb2-a215-c525f896d445

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.7.14

Manufactured by:

Unidentified  Search this

Issued by:

United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this

Owned by:

Dr. Fenton B. Sands, American, 1918 - 1998  Search this

Subject of:

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 1 × 3 1/16 × 5/16 in. (2.5 × 7.8 × 0.8 cm)

Type:

insignias

Date:

1942-1945

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Military  Search this

Tuskegee Airmen  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Sands Family

Object number:

2014.7.15

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58fcd242a-53b2-4395-85e4-e8313de3332b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.7.15

Manufactured by:

Unidentified  Search this

Issued by:

United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this

Owned by:

Dr. Fenton B. Sands, American, 1918 - 1998  Search this

Subject of:

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this

Medium:

sterling silver

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 13/16 × 3 1/16 × 5/16 in. (2.1 × 7.8 × 0.8 cm)

Type:

insignias

Date:

1942-1945

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Military  Search this

Tuskegee Airmen  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Sands Family

Object number:

2014.7.16

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57628b11a-4e76-40c6-8a0a-b7972b56d344

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.7.16

Manufactured by:

The Marine Shop, American  Search this

Worn by:

Lieutenant Colonel Jesse E. Wrice Jr., American  Search this

Subject of:

United States Marine Corps, American, founded 1775  Search this

Medium:

a: wool, satin, thread, metal thread, metal fasteners;

b: metal and ribbon;

c: metal;

d: metal;

e: metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D ((a) on form): 26 × 24 × 12 1/2 in. (66 × 61 × 31.8 cm)

H x W ((a) flat): 25 1/2 × 17 3/4 in. (64.8 × 45.1 cm)

H x W x D (b): 2 3/8 × 2 1/8 × 5/8 in. (6 × 5.4 × 1.6 cm)

H x W x D (c): 1 3/8 × 1/2 × 5/8 in. (3.5 × 1.3 × 1.6 cm)

H x W x D (d): 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 1.9 cm)

H x W x D (e): 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 1.9 cm)

Type:

mess jackets

dress uniforms

medals

insignias

Date:

1997-2004

Topic:

African American  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Military  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lt. Col. Jesse E. Wrice, Jr. USMC (ret.)

Object number:

2015.201.2.1a-e

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Clothing-Historical

Adornment

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542776431-9829-433b-9eff-074867cee65a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.201.2.1a-e

Issued by:

United States Navy, American, founded 1775  Search this

Owned by:

Master Chief Petty Officer William H. Goines, American  Search this

Medium:

thread and synthetic fiber

Dimensions:

H x W: 5 7/8 × 5 in. (14.9 × 12.7 cm)

Type:

patches (costume accessories)

Place depicted:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

1961 - 1964

Topic:

African American  Search this

Men  Search this

Military  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Retired Master Chief Petty Officer William H. Goines

Object number:

2015.202.3.1

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566b17c05-bd42-4b83-9e42-2cd397f64829

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.202.3.1

Issued by:

United States Navy, American, founded 1775  Search this

Owned by:

Master Chief Petty Officer William H. Goines, American  Search this

Medium:

thread and synthetic fiber

Dimensions:

H x W: 4 1/2 × 3 in. (11.4 × 7.6 cm)

Type:

patches (costume accessories)

Place depicted:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

1974 - 1987

Topic:

African American  Search this

Men  Search this

Military  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Retired Master Chief Petty Officer William H. Goines

Object number:

2015.202.3.2

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aa855781-9e24-4255-a6b5-0b1ac83809fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.202.3.2

Issued by:

United States Navy, American, founded 1775  Search this

Owned by:

Master Chief Petty Officer William H. Goines, American  Search this

Medium:

thread and synthetic fiber

Dimensions:

H x W: 4 × 4 1/8 in. (10.2 × 10.5 cm)

Type:

patches (costume accessories)

Place depicted:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

1956 - 1983

Topic:

African American  Search this

Men  Search this

Military  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Retired Master Chief Petty Officer William H. Goines

Object number:

2015.202.3.3

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd518c52623-98cf-485b-8604-4091152e42ae

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.202.3.3

Commissioned by:

United States Congress, American, founded 1789  Search this

Created by:

United States Mint, American, founded 1792  Search this

Subject of:

51st Marine Defense Battalion, American, founded 1942  Search this

52nd Marine Defense Battalion, American, founded 1943  Search this

Medium:

Medal: gold;

Sleeve: velvet;

Box: cherry wood, velvet

Dimensions:

Diameter (medal): 3 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (velvet case for medal): 3 7/8 × 5 × 3/16 in. (9.8 × 12.7 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (wooden case for medal): 3 × 6 1/8 × 5 in. (7.6 × 15.6 × 12.7 cm)

Type:

medals

Place depicted:

Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date:

2011

Topic:

African American  Search this

Military  Search this

Montford Point Marines  Search this

Segregation  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.237ab

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd520e7ed2b-6ca0-4f06-bdc9-19b398a03a8c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.237ab

Manufactured by:

Weintraub Brothers Company, Inc., founded 1917  Search this

Worn by:

General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this

Subject of:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

Medium:

a: polyester, synthetic fiber, and metal;

b: metal;

c: ribbon and metal;

d-h: metal;

i: ribbon and metal;

j: plastic;

k-v: metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D ((a) on form): 34 × 23 × 12 in. (86.4 × 58.4 × 30.5 cm)

H x W x D (b): 1 1/8 × 3 × 1/2 in. (2.9 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (c): 2 × 4 1/4 × 5/8 in. (5.1 × 10.8 × 1.6 cm)

H x W x D (d): 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in. (2.2 × 3.8 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (e): 1 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in. (3.2 × 3.8 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (f): 2 × 2 × 1/2 in. (5.1 × 5.1 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (g): 2 1/4 × 2 × 1/2 in. (5.7 × 5.1 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (h): 1 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in. (3.2 × 2.9 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (i): 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in. (1.6 × 3.8 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (j): 1 × 3 × 1/2 in. (2.5 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (k): 2 × 2 × 3/4 in. (5.1 × 5.1 × 1.9 cm)

H x W x D (l): 2 × 2 × 3/4 in. (5.1 × 5.1 × 1.9 cm)

H x W x D (m-t (each)): 1 × 1 × 1/2 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (u, v (each)): 1 1/2 × 7/8 × 1/2 in. (3.8 × 2.2 × 1.3 cm)

Type:

regalia

jackets

military uniforms

medals

insignias

Place used:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1989-1993

Topic:

African American  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Local and regional  Search this

Military  Search this

Persian Gulf War, 1991  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret)

Object number:

2016.14.1a-v

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Clothing-Historical

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d4ecdc12-e300-412a-ad1b-78ad8023bbb4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2016.14.1a-v

Issued by:

United Spanish War Veterans, American, 1904 - 1992  Search this

Medium:

bronze and ribbon

Dimensions:

2 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (6.7 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm)

Type:

medals

Place depicted:

Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Philippines, Asia

Spain, Europe

Date:

after 1904

Topic:

African American  Search this

Military  Search this

Spanish-American War, 1898  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2011.155.217

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd578a15def-e9f9-4ff7-874c-661064717a39

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.155.217

Manufactured by:

Unidentified  Search this

Issued by:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

Owned by:

Lieutenant Vernon O. Nicolls, American, 1909 - 2003  Search this

Used by:

758th Tank Battalion, American, 1941 - 1945  Search this

Medium:

thread on canvas

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 4 × 1/4 in. (8.9 × 10.2 × 0.6 cm)

Type:

patches (costume accessories)

insignias

Place used:

Italy, Europe

Date:

1942-1945

Topic:

African American  Search this

Men  Search this

Military  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kay L. Nicolls

Object number:

2014.142.1

Restrictions & Rights:

No known copyright restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Awards and Medals

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a0c38f81-b6b6-40cc-97f6-9260e2a6249f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.142.1

Manufactured by:

Unidentified  Search this

Issued by:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

Owned by:

Lieutenant Vernon O. Nicolls, American, 1909 - 2003  Search this

Used by:

758th Tank Battalion, American, 1941 - 1945  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D (Overall): 1 1/8 × 5 1/2 × 1/8 in. (2.9 × 14 × 0.3 cm)

H x W x D (2014.142.4a dog tag): 1 1/8 × 2 × 1/16 in. (2.9 × 5.1 × 0.2 cm)

H x W x D (2014.142.4b dog tag): 1 1/8 × 2 × 1/16 in. (2.9 × 5.1 × 0.2 cm)

L x W (2014.142.4c chain): 3 15/16 × 1/8 in. (10 × 0.3 cm)

Type:

dog tags

Place used:

Italy, Europe

Date:

1942-1943

Topic:

African American  Search this

Identity  Search this

Military  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kay L. Nicolls

Object number:

2014.142.4abc

Restrictions & Rights:

No known copyright restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Tools and Equipment-Military

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550a395cf-03dc-4a3d-8201-1cfac979a018

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.142.4abc

Manufactured by:

Unidentified  Search this

Owned by:

Lieutenant Vernon O. Nicolls, American, 1909 - 2003  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D (2014.142.5a): 11 13/16 × 7/8 × 7/8 in. (30 × 2.2 × 2.2 cm)

H x W x D (2014.142.5b): 8 × 1 1/16 × 1/2 in. (20.3 × 2.7 × 1.2 cm)

Type:

knives (cutting tools)

sheaths

Place purchased:

Italy, Europe

Date:

before 1800

Topic:

African American  Search this

Military  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kay L. Nicolls

Object number:

2014.142.5ab

Restrictions & Rights:

No known copyright restrictions

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

See more items in:

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Tools and Equipment-Military

Exhibition:

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd528c34d9d-35b0-4897-81ab-3de72615e09a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.142.5ab