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Item 1: Ruptured Duck Plaque, 1943

 Item — Box: 4, Item: 1
Collection number: 1

Scope and Contents

Black plaster plaque featuring a sculpture of the "Ruptured Duck" medal that was issued to each honorably discharged World War II veteran. On the side of the plaque is a small button on a ribbon. The button also features the "Ruptured Duck" motif. The button was presented to Lieutenant Colonel Pleasant Eugene Irby, USMC, of Ponca City, Oklahoma. It was donated by his family.

Dates

  • 1943

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The medal, known as the "Ruptered Duck" was a revision of an earlier design by Anthony DeFrancisi. In 1943 Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt ask Rosario "Russ" Fiore to modify DeFancisi's medal for use by World War II veterans. The "Ruptured Duck" was then produced in high quantity and issued to each honorably discharged WWII veteran.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.00 Boxes

From the Collection: 8.0 items

From the Collection: 4 binders

From the Collection: 3.0 Portfolio

Language

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Plaque is 11.5"W x 10"H, painted black. The figure is bronze, 3.5" circumference, depicting an eagle with spread wings. the small button is also bronze, measuring .5" in circumference.

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)