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Gift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko, 2023.82.94, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collecti…
Press Badge: Colt’s Manufacturing Company, M16A2 Introduction, 1984
Gift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko, 2023.82.94, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Press Badge: Colt’s Manufacturing Company, M16A2 Introduction, 1984

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Frank Lorenzo American, 1928 - 2000
DateApril 1984
Mediumcardstock, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 1/2 × 3 1/2in. (6.4 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionPress badge issued to Frank Lorenzo of UPI for Colt’s Manufacturing Company's M16A2 rifle introduction in April 1984. It has a cream background with blue printed text and black handwritten text, "COLT / [stamped] P / [handwritten] Frank Lorenzo / UPI / VISITOR."
Object number2023.82.94
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
InscribedHandwritten in black ink on back: "April 1984 / M16A2 introduced"
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