Cuff Link or Button Pin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
Datec. 1940
Mediumbrass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George Wells Cheney III, Katherine C. Chappell, and Mary C. Nelson
DescriptionA small round button with a raised relief image of an eagle grasping on achor. There is a piece of black metal to anchor the button in a button hole. Owned by George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994), who was an officer in the Navy during World War II.
Object number1997.108.30
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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