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Box

Description

Case with hinged lid for the display of medals presented to Thomas Edward Hambleton following World War I. Inscription on lid is flanked by emblems in the shape of an eagle.

Creator

Date

circa 1917-1923

Materials

Silver

Dimensions

1 H x 9 W x 5 1/2 D inches

Object ID

2004.33.1

Accession Number

2004.33

Resource ID

11236

Notes

Inscription on case reads: "The Great War/Citations of/T. Edward. Hambleton/American. Expeditionary. Forces/ United. States. Army/commissioned/ Major.June. 20. 1918/ Lieutenant. Colonel. Aug. 26. 1918/ Colonel. Mar. 2. 1919/ Brigadier General.. July 17, 1923/ D S M/ VICTORY MEDAL/ D. S. O/ LEGION. OF. HONOR/ OFFICIER DE. L'INSTRUCTION. PUBLIQUE"

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. T. Edward Hambleton

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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