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1991.437.8 - Poster, Theater
Painted poster by John Fulton Folinsbee (his initials at the bottom, right) advertising a benefit for the Red Cross. Canvas is nailed to stretcher bars, unframed. The poster has an eagle flying against clouds and a blue sky and a large red cross at the bottom, right, as well as "Tableaux/Plays" Hall on the Green" "Sat. 8:15 P. M." During the day August 15, 1918 there was a bazaar on the Green with many booths selling a variety of items, an ...
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1992.1.2 - Shell, Artillery
World War One WWI large shell. Brought back from France by donor's husband.
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2009.1.10 - Flag
Small British (red, white and blue silk) flag on a black stick with gold top, flat end. World War One WWI era, thought to be a WWI souvenir.
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2009.1.11 - Medal, Commemorative
Washington, Connecticut resident William Lawrence Peck's World War One WWI purple heart medal on a purple ribbon with white edging. The medal is heart shaped with a purple interior and a gold profile of George Washington on the front. There is also a white shield with three stars above two red bars on the top front of the heart. The back of the heart reads: "For Military Merit William L. Peck".
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2009.1.12 - Pin, Military
Washington, Connecticut World War One WWI medal designed by H. Siddons Mowbray and made by Tiffany & Co. Bronze medal on black ribbon with pin. On front: "Washington, Connecticut" and classical head in profile with bay leaf crown. On back: "Honor to Him Who Served". Presented to WWI veterans from Washington CT when they returned home. This medal belonged to Washington, CT WWI soldier William Lawrence Peck.
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2009.1.13 - Pin, Military
Washington, Connecticut resident, William Lawrence Peck's, military insignia pin. Four stars on rainbow ground bar pin. The pin is worn on a uniform in recognition of having received the World War One WWI Victory Medal (the stripes on the bar are the same as the stripes on the medal ribbon). The stars indicate the battles fought.
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2009.1.14 - Medal, Commemorative
William Lawrence Peck's Croix de Guerre, a World War One WWI French bronze medal Maltese-type cross for French and Allied soldiers who were cited for valorous service. The medal has crossed swords, a medallion in center with a profile, the words "Republique Francaise", and is attached to a red and green striped ribbon with a stick pin at the end, and one bronze star pinned to the center, which signifies this was awarded on the regiment or brigade...
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2009.1.16 - Medal, Commemorative
William Lawrence Peck's United States World War One WWI Victory Medal, bronze with winged, armed woman with rays coming from her head, suspended from a rainbow ribbon with 6 small metal stars (one is a silver citation star) attached in two rows. Back side says: "The Great War for Civilization", has a U.S. shield surmounted with eagle, and a list of the allied countries on both sides of the shield: France, Italy, Serbia, Japan, Montenegro, Russia,...
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2009.1.17 - Pin, Bar
William Lawrence Peck's 5 brass World War One WWI campaign bar pins and 1 small silver star attached to a strip of paper. Each bar pin shows the name of a WWI battle that William participated in: Aisne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Defensive Sector. These would be used in association with/attached to his U.S. WWI Victory Medal (2009.1.16).
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2009.1.18 - Pin, Military
William Lawrence Peck's World War One WWI Fourragère of the Croix de guerre. A metal bar with green and red braided swag tipped with a brass cone, part of the Croix de Guerre medal pin (2009.1.14). Fourragère is a French military award given to all members of military units recognized for wartime gallantry. First introduced in WWI. Only a few American units received this award.
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2009.1.19 - Pin, Military
William Lawrence Peck's World War One WWI rainbow striped bar pin with 4 small bronze stars attached to it. Worn on the uniform in recognition of having received the WWI Victory Medal (2009.1.16). The stars indicate the number of battles fought.
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2009.1.22 - Tag, Identification
Round, silver colored, metal dog tag/identification disk from World War One WWI. The front is stamped around the edge: "William L. Peck", at the center: "26 April 17" (possibly the date it was issued), and on the bottom: "U.S.M.C." (for the United States Marine Corps). Reverse side shows the issue number: "108123".
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2009.1.23 - Patch, Military
Uniform sleeve rank insignia from Washington, Connecticut World War One WWI soldier, William Lawrence Peck. Olive green wool with three gold chevrons. The rank is sergeant.
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2009.1.24 - Patch, Military
William Lawrence Peck's purple oval patch with an blue bordered embroidered white star and a red Native American bonnet covered head in the center of the star. This is a patch for the 2nd Division (Regulars + Marines) whose nickname was "Indian Head" division. This division fought in World War One WWI.
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2009.1.25 - Medal, Commemorative
William Lawrence Peck's World War One WWI U.S. Marines Corps Good Conduct Medal. The round bronze metal has the words "United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis" and the image of a soldier with an artillery gun on the front. On the back perimeter are the words: "Fidelity, Zeal and Obedience" and engraved in the center: "No. 11111 Willaim L. Peck First Enlistment 1917-1920" The medal is attached to a red ribbon with a single blue strip do...
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2009.1.7 - Banner
Small blue star service flag or banner with wide red border, white ground, 2 blue stars machine appliqued. From the Peck family of Washington, CT, for their sons William Lawrence Peck and Theodore Abbott Peck who both served in World War One WWI. The family of service members displayed this flag to indicate how many members of their family were serving in the military. The banner was designed in 1917 by United States Army Captain Robert L. Que...
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2009.1.8 - Flag
Small American flag on a black stick with gold top, pointed end. World War One WWI era. Flag is silk with 48 stars, thought to be a souvenir of WWI.
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