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U.S. Navy Legion of Merit Medallion awarded to D.E. Hampton

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U.S. Navy Legion of Merit Medallion awarded to D.E. Hampton

Category

Military

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Personal Symbols - Achievement Symbols - Award - Decoration of Honor - Medal

Object Origin
Date Manufactured:

c. 1944

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Dark pink ribbon with a thin white vertical stripe along both edges. Hanging from the bottom of the ribbon is a metal pendant with five (5) white points radiating out from a central blue field with thirteen (13) white stars. Each point has a maroon border and small ball at the tip. Behind the points is a gold circle with a green edge. The reverse side is gold-colored with embossed text in concentric rings. A clasp is attached to the back at the t...

Materials:

metal

cloth

Marks: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ANNUIT COEPTIS / MDCCLXXXII"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 0.25 in, Length: 3.875 in, Width: 1.875 in
    Weight: 0.055 lbs

Credit

Gift of Deward Hampton, 2005.11.1a

Display Status

On Exhibit

U.S. Navy Legion of Merit Medallion awarded to D.E. Hampton

About: U.S. Navy Legion of Merit Medallion awarded to D.E. Hampton

About: U.S. Navy Legion of Merit Medallion awarded to D.E. Hampton

Captain D.E. Hampton led the second salvage party from the USS Guadalcanal to the U-505. For his service and duties, Hampton received the Legion of Merit, one of the United States’ highest military honors, typically awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of service, especially during wartime.

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