Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Bar Pin
Artifact IDMO 75.688.3
Object Type
Pin
Date
1939-1945
Medium
Metal; textile
DimensionsOverall H 1/2 in x W 1 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBar pin with ribbon covered red, white, and light blue stripes. White has a red cross embroidered in center, "ARC" (American Red Cross), "ETO" (European Theater Operations) embroidered on red and blue. Pin back.
Historical NoteThis pin was worn by Kathleen Kennedy on her American Red Cross uniform during her service in WWII.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was previously owned by Kathleen Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1975 by Rose Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
On view
