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
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.
circa 1917-1923
Silver
1 H x 9 W x 5 1/2 D inches
2004.33.1
2004.33
11236
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"
Gift of Mr. T. Edward Hambleton
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