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Anthony de Francisci, R.O.T.C. Pin, ca. 1932-1947, white metal/cast, 1 1⁄8 x 1 3⁄4 in. (2.9 x 4.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.83
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Artwork Details
- Title
- R.O.T.C. Pin
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1932-1947
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 1 1⁄8 x 1 3⁄4 in. (2.9 x 4.4 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- white metal/cast
- Keywords
- Object — foliage — olive branch
- Object Number
- 1966.51.83
Artwork Description
The United States War Department called upon Anthony de Francisci to create this pin for the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in 1925. The pin was produced until 1942, when the secretary of war removed it from the general orders for insignia.