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Pin for American Red Cross Nurse worn by Lt. Louise Lomax

ca. 1942

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An American Red Cross Nurse pin worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The pin is brass colored with a painted enamel center. A red cross inside a white background is at the center of the pin. This is circled with a blue border with gold lettering. The text on the pin reads [AMERICAN NATONAL RED CROSS NURSE].

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Catalog reference: 2022.42.2.2.1

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