R.O.T.C. Pin

Anthony de Francisci, R.O.T.C. Pin, ca. 1932-1947, white metal/cast, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.83
Copied Anthony de Francisci, R.O.T.C. Pin, ca. 1932-1947, white metal/cast, 1 181 34 in. (2.94.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.83

Artwork Details

Title
R.O.T.C. Pin
Date
ca. 1932-1947
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 181 34 in. (2.94.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
white metal/cast
Classifications
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.