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Round identification button with black typed and handwritten text, with a central rectangular w…
Treasure Island Identification Button
Round identification button with black typed and handwritten text, with a central rectangular w…
Round identification button with black typed and handwritten text, with a central rectangular window showing paper below

Treasure Island Identification Button

Object NameButton
Historic Owner
Association
Dateca. 1944
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumpaper, metal, plastic
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the daughter of Byron B. Joslin. 2022.25.04
Object number2022.25.04
DescriptionButton; Large round identification button for Naval Station Treasure Island with black outline around the edge and a white background. Black text around the outer edge reads "Receiving ship barracks // Treasure Island". There is a central rectangular window with clear plastic over a paper with a signature and printed text that reads "M.A.A. "K" Galley // C.J. Street // Lt. Street". M.A.A. stands for master at arms. The back of the button is metal with a rectangular cut out/opening to allow access to put in a nametag. It has a broach bar pin backing.
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