Anchor Pin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
DistributorDistributed by
United States Navy
American
Datec. 1940
Mediumbrass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 1 1/2 × 1in. (3.8 × 2.5cm)
Credit LineGift of George Wells Cheney III, Katherine C. Chappell, and Mary C. Nelson
DescriptionA brass pin in the shape of an anchor owned by George Wells Cheney, Jr. during World War II.
Object number1997.108.24
NotesHistorical Note: Belonged to George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994), who enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served on the USS Franklin.Subject Terms
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Not on viewmid 20th century