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Cat. # Name Description
801 1989.43.886 Handkerchief Peach, with "Ricordo d"Albania" and a red circle with a warrior and a bird in the right hand corner.
802 1989.43.887 Mirror, hand In an envelope; three small holes around the edges.
803 1989.43.888 Wick Part of a lighter, wick. Orange cord with a metal holder on one side and a metal ball on the other.
804 1989.43.889 Clasp Very sharp teeth.
805 1989.43.891a Patch, military Leather, rectangular, with a gold rectangle in the middle.
806 1989.43.891b Patch, military Leather, rectangular, with a gold rectangle in the middle. 
807 1989.43.892 Leather fragment Engraved "R. T. Bragg" and has a border around it.
808 1989.43.893 Patch, military White eagle patch with a circle and a bomb in the middle. WWII U.S.A.F. Bombardier patch.
809 1989.43.894a Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i.
810 1989.43.894b Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
811 1989.43.894c Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
812 1989.43.894d Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
813 1989.43.894e Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
814 1989.43.894f Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
815 1989.43.894g Patch, military None
816 1989.43.894h Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
817 1989.43.894i Patch, military Navy blue felt patch with yellow bird wings over a white star with a red circle in the middle of the star. a - i. 
818 1989.43.896 Box, tackle Was used for fishing equipment for an emergency; includes instructions for military use.
819 1989.43.897 Tag, identification "A/C Robert T. Bragg" Blue circle with gold wings and a white star with a red circle in the middle. 1989.43.897 (Tag, identification) image
820 1989.43.899 Cap, Musket Civil War. 12 musket caps for Burnside .54 caliber brass percussion rifle. Inside a paper package.
821 1989.43.901 Whistle With a keychain on one side and has a picture of an eagle and a shield on it. Used by the military.
822 1989.43.902 Medal World War II medal that says "Efficiency, Honor and Fidelity"; has a picture of a gold eagle. On the back it says "For good conduct, Maurice Roetker". 1989.43.902 (Medal) image
823 1989.43.904 Insignia, military Round with a picture of two flags crossing and in the middle is a torch. 1989.43.904 (Insignia, military) image
824 1989.43.905 Insignia, military Divided into three parts: top right white with a symbol; top left, blue with a symbol, and the bottom is red with two lions. 1989.43.905 (Insignia, military) image
825 1989.43.906 Button Round; has a picture of a crown on the front. 1989.43.906 (Button) image
826 1989.43.909 Box, Musket Caps Small, round, tin container"100 United States Musket caps, water proof". The center of tin has an eagle with a crest on chest holding arrows in one foot and twigs in the other.Below eagle is a red circle with "Remington UMC" written in it. "Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co." written around edge of lid. Color: SL,CR,BK,RD 1989.43.909 (Box, Musket Caps) image
827 1989.43.919c Marble White swirled marble.
828 1989.43.922 Mirror Camouflage green mirror used in the trenches during one of the World Wars. Has a case over it and an adjustable metal handle.
829 1989.43.934 Shell Light to dark brown. 75mm shell casing. Has the design of leaves and "E". Sharp points at the top.. 1 Rovsible Carlien 1989.43.934 (Shell) image
830 1990.22 Book Book entitled "Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army 1911". Inside the cover is stamped "State of Minnesota" and "Company G, 2nd Regt. N.G.S.M.
831 1990.31.1 Book "The Bluejackets' Manual 1940." 784 pp. Hand printed on inside front cover; "PROPERTY OF HANS GARHART TROELSEN COMPANY 41-123 ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 25, 1941 NAVAL TRAINING STATION SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA". Color: BK,WH
832 1990.31.4 Book "Medical Soldier's Handbook". 371 pp. Handwritten on title page: "Pvt. Albert T. Haugen 37269492". Color: BK,WH
833 1990.44.13 Bullet American Civil War era musket ball, used in smooth bore muskets. Bullet is made of lead and was once spherical in shape, but one side has been flattened, possibly by impact, which has caused further deformation. There are several pits and gashes across the surface of the object and a white corrosion (lead carbonate) is beginning to form, this is common in older lead objects as it can be caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide.
834 1990.44.14 Bullet American Civil War era musket ball, used in smooth bore muskets. The object is a rough sphere made out of lead; there are a few areas that have been worn flat as well as a large slash and a prominent ridge present on the surface of the bullet. There is some minor corrosion beginning on the surface of the object, this is lead carbonate and is a common sign of age in lead items as it is often caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide
835 1990.44.15 Bullet Has 3 bands on its shank. Minie ball type ammo.
836 1990.44.16 Bullet American Civil War era "Gardner" bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifles. "Gardner" bullets are a unique variety of Minié ball that were used exclusively by the Confederate states in the American Civil War and manufactured almost exclusively in Richmond, Virginia; these bullets are made of lead, have a conical shape, and a hollow base, as is the standard for Minié balls, but there are two wide, deep grooves surrounding the base rather than the thin tri-groove pattern found on most other bullets at the time. This style of bullet experienced widespread use exclusively during the American Civil War. There is a white patina (lead carbonate) visible on much of the bullet's surface, this can be caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide and is a common sign of age in lead objects.
837 1990.44.17 Bullet Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. A white patina (lead carbonate) is present on much of the object, this can be caused by exposure to carbon dioxide over a long period of time and is a common sign of age.
838 1990.44.18 Bullet American Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. This particular bullet was Confederate in origin according to information from donor. There are a few indents as well as some slight deformation on the tri-grooves; there is a significant amount of white corrosion (lead carbonate) visible on the surface of the object, this can be caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide and is considered to be a normal sign of age in lead objects.
839 1990.44.19 Bullet Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. There is a white patina (lead carbonate) visible on much of the object, this can be caused by exposure to carbon dioxide and is considered a typical sign of aging.
840 1990.44.20 Bullet American Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. The tip has been damaged, on one side there is a deep gash that starts near the topmost point and hits just under 1/2 cm down the bullet at its deepest point, on the opposite side of this gash there is a scored indent; the object is almost completely coated in a white patina (lead carbonate) which can be caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide and is considered to be a common sign of old age in lead objects.
841 1990.44.21 Bullet Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. There is a white corrosion (lead carbonate) covering most of the object, this can be caused by exposure to carbon dioxide and is a common sign of age; There is a hole in the top center as well as a somewhat deep indent near the top. Object is from the Antietam Battlefield.
842 1990.44.22 Bullet American Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. There is a white corosion (lead carbonate) present on most of the object, this can be caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide and is considered to be a common sign of old age in lead objects.
843 1990.44.23 Bullet Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and has a deformed, rounded shape instead of the conical one it should have; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. There is a white patina (lead carbonate) covering the entire object, this can be caused by exposure to carbon dioxide and is a normal sign of age; the object is deformed but does not appear to have been shot, the top is rounded with two deep indentations and the base is malformed, no longer circular. Three bands on its shank. Very deformed. The bottom is pushed together and there are many scrapes as well as a large divot on its sides.
844 1990.44.24 Bullet Civil War era Minié (or Minni) ball bullet, used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base; the bullet itself is lightweight and hollow, an intentional design created to cause the most damage possible. Object is completely coated in a white patina (lead carbonate) a normal reaction caused by age.
845 1990.44.25 Bullet Civil War era Williams "Cleaner" bullet (most likely a type II), used in muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. The bullet is made from lead and conical in shape; there is a set of three grooves around the base. A zinc "T" pin (or plug) with a circular base is inserted into the bottom of the bullet, leaving a slight gap between the bullet and plug, this caused the bullet to expand when fired in a way that was different from other bullets at the time and was meant to help improve accuracy; this feature had a secondary effect of scraping out fouling left in the barrel of the gun, leading to its nickname and mischaracterization as "cleaner" bullets. Object is completely coated in a white patina (lead carbonate) a normal reaction caused by age, some scarring is also present on the nose.
846 1990.44.37 Photograph A. B. Alderman in his bed at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1908. Color: ML 1990.44.37 (Photograph) image
847 1990.44.54 Photograph Marthe Alderman, wife of the donor. Shows her being promoted to Major. She is standing in front of the flag while Col. John Tabor pins on her rank and LTC Houston looks on. Color: BK,WH 1990.44.54 (Photograph) image
848 1990.44.55.1 Photograph B&W Studio Photo of Major Marhe (Benzon) Alderman in uniform. Has a metal rim and a stand on the back. Color: BK,WH 1990.44.55.1 (Photograph) image
849 1990.44.55.2 Photograph B&W Studio Photo of Major Marhe (Benzon) Alderman in civilian clothes. She is wearing a neckhigh sweater and pearl necklaces. Has a metal rim and a stand on the back. Color: BK,WH 1990.44.55.2 (Photograph) image
850 1990.47.1 Print, photographic WAVES at ISTC in Pass and Review. It seems to be the lead element for the formation; they are wearing their long coats and are passing the review stand. Photo has serrated edges. Taken in April, 1943. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.1 (Print, photographic) image
851 1990.47.10 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. In this formation the leader is wearing a white top. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.10 (Print, photographic) image
852 1990.47.11 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. WAVES are rounding the track with U. S. and Navy flags in the lead. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.11 (Print, photographic) image
853 1990.47.12 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. WAVES are marching around the track and the element has two leaders. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.12 (Print, photographic) image
854 1990.47.13 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. WAVEs are marching around the track in a formation of five groups. They are wearing light tops and dark skirts. The flag pole is at the rear of the formation. Serrated edges; small hole in the top center. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.13 (Print, photographic) image
855 1990.47.14 Print, photographic New Yeoman School going to class in the fall of 1943. They are marching to the south side of the ISTC auditorium. Serrated edges. WAVEs. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.14 (Print, photographic) image
856 1990.47.15 Print, photographic New Yeoman School going to class in the fall of 1943 at the ISTC auditorium. The WAVEs are marching into the south end of the auditorium as well as around to the east side. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.15 (Print, photographic) image
857 1990.47.16 Print, photographic Gym classes in the fall of 1943. Female class in front of the commons building, at ISTC. They are wearing light colored uniforms and will probably exercise with a medicine ball. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.16 (Print, photographic) image
858 1990.47.17 Print, photographic Gym classes in the fall of 1943. Gym class is behind a bush and a WAVE marching class is in the open field. The picture was taken facing Baker Hall at ISTC. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.17 (Print, photographic) image
859 1990.47.18 Print, photographic Navy Day in November of 1943, at ISTC. The formation is on the football field, between the goal posts and they are wearing dark uniforms. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.18 (Print, photographic) image
860 1990.47.19 Print, photographic Navy Day in November of 1943, at ISTC. The WAVEs are marching around the track and there are four WAVEs in the lower right hand corner. The flags are on the right side in the center, and four groups are following the four single WAVEs. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.19 (Print, photographic) image
861 1990.47.2 Print, photographic WAVES at ISTC in Pass and Review. This picture is of the main body of troops and they are carrying the U.S. flag as well as the Navy flag, which are in the center of the picture. It has serrated edges. Taken in April, 1943 at ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.2 (Print, photographic) image
862 1990.47.21 Print, photographic Navy Day in November of 1943, at ISTC. Spectators in the bleachers with three groups of WAVEs in the foreground on the football field, with a fourth group of WAVEs coming into view on the right of the photo. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.21 (Print, photographic) image
863 1990.47.22 Print, photographic Army Air Corps Review at ISTC, in November of 1943. Taken from the bleachers at the football field. Two groups on the right of the photo with the flags on the right. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.22 (Print, photographic) image
864 1990.47.23 Print, photographic Army Air Corps Review at ISTC in November of 1943. Taken from the bleachers, of three groups facing the bleachers and the flags are in the center. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.23 (Print, photographic) image
865 1990.47.24 Print, photographic Army Air Corps in Review at ISTC in November of 1943. Taken from the bleachers, of four groups. The two groups on the left are facing the bleachers and the two on the right are marching to the right. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.24 (Print, photographic) image
866 1990.47.3 Print, photographic WAVES at ISTC in Pass and Review. The U. S. and Navy flags are shown with the review stand in the background; serrated edges. Taken in April, 1943. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.3 (Print, photographic) image
867 1990.47.4 Print, photographic WAVES at ISTC in Pass and Review. The lead element is at a distance and the band is in the background. Serrated edges. Taken in April, 1943. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.4 (Print, photographic) image
868 1990.47.5 Print, photographic WAVES at ISTC in Pass and Review. This shows the spectator stands and the people who came to see the ceremonies. Serrated edges. Taken in April, 1943. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.5 (Print, photographic) image
869 1990.47.6 Print, photographic WAVES at ISTC. The band on Pass and Review. Serrated edges. Taken in April, 1943. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.6 (Print, photographic) image
870 1990.47.7 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. The spectators are on the left and an element with one leader is the primary focus. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.7 (Print, photographic) image
871 1990.47.8 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. This photo of the main body of WAVES has captured them at "eyes right". Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.8 (Print, photographic) image
872 1990.47.9 Print, photographic End of WAVES "Boot" classes in 1943 at ISTC. WAVES marching around a track with a leader in a dark uniform. Serrated edges. Color: BK,WH 1990.47.9 (Print, photographic) image
873 1990.58.0046d Button Black, columnar shape with painted white and gold floral patterns on the front. They all have a single metal loop on the back. 
874 1992.22.10 Hat U. S. Navy. Khaki brown fabric with navy elastic hat band trim with gold band. Eagle, shield, anchor emblem attached to center front. Black bill. Leather sweatband. No label. WWII U.S. Naval Officer's hat.
875 1992.22.11 Protector, cap Single button hole each side of band with R. W. Reid stamped near on outside. NLHE stamped on inside front along hem.
876 1992.22.12 Protector, cap Single button hole each side of band with N. L. Hersey, NLHE. NLH stamped inside of band at back.
877 1992.22.14 Legging Pair. Military. Khaki canvas fabric with 6 sets brass hook/eye. Strap on lower inside edge worn under foot buckled to lower outer edge. Inside tag: 6 Depot of Supplies U. S. Marine Corps, Philadelphia, Pa. MCPB 90213 9-22-41 40M. Stamped Hersey, N. L. 2 square blue paper tags stapled to outside read 501 1942A 56 L154 B27. DQP., inside. a. Left. b. Right. Color: KH
878 1992.22.9 Hat U. S. Navy dress. Navy blue wool with gold, leaf patterned trim and band on bill. Eagle, shield, anchor emblem on center front. Leather sweat band. label: "The Commodore". Designed and manufactured by Ratner, San Diego, California. Holds ID tag: Lt. Commander N. L. Hersey (MC) USNR Base Hosp #13 navy 817. Size unknown. Fabric soiled. 1992.22.9 (Hat) image
879 1992.29.1.2 Canteen Bottle is made of dark green plastic with a screw on lid.
880 1992.29.1.6 Magazine Tactical AK-47 30 Round Magazine  
881 1992.29.1.7 Magazine Tactical AK-47 30 Round Magazine
882 1992.29.1.8 Magazine Tactical AK-47 30 Round Magazine  
883 1992.29.1.9 Tactical Belt Clip onto the ammunition pouch and the pistol belt. Color: GR
884 1992.29.2 Knapsack Used in Operation Desert Storm. US.
885 1992.29.3.1 Pouch Iraqi; used in Operation Desert Storm. Has "19." painted on in red.
886 1992.29.3.4 Box Container and lid. a. and b; used during Operation Desert Storm. Color: BK
887 1992.29.4 Helmet Pith Helmet used during the Gulf War. Sometimes referred to as a topee or topi hat and is made out of the pith of the sola plant, and is worn in tropical countries for protection against the sun.
888 1992.29.5.1 Newspaper ''The Stars and Stripes''; issued during Operation Desert Storm. Color: WH,BK
889 1992.29.8 Button, campaign "Operation Desert Storm 1991, Support Our Troops". Flag in center. 1992.29.8 (Button, campaign) image
890 1992.7 Pipe Teak pipe bowl carved by a Confederate soldier while in prison. It was done to show the donors father how the south won the Battle of Bull Run. The bowl has the carved letters RUN surrounded by carved pictures which include: a slider with a bayonet, a gun, a shock of wheat, a bullet, a soldier in flight, a horse, a heart, and a bull. According to Everett Alderman: "Beginning with the carving of the bull, and the RUN (The N is reversed). Turning the pipe bowl to the right, a Northern soldier on a 'stretcher', a Northern solider has thrown down his rifle and runs into the wheat field for protection leaving his equipment behind. 1992.7 (Pipe) image
891 1992.9.3 Box, ammunition Top handle, side latch, side hinged lid. Used WWII or Korean War to carry 30 mm. calibre ammo for light machine gun, ground operations and aircraft. Rust prominent on portion of the container. Color: GR
892 1993.24.232 Map World News of the Week "covering period Sept. 25 to Oct. 1". Year not given, but copyrighted 1942. Marks with numbers 1-26 the sites of the world news. Below map portion is text explaining action at numbered locations. Includes a chart on "How a War Dollar Is Spent." Color: ML
893 1993.26.1 Jacket Uniform; wool, with cotton lining; 3 patches on left arm, France Victory medal on left breast pocket. U. S. collar insignia, infantry battalion G on collar; 2 eye hooks at neck, (5) buttons down front. Four pockets with buttons, 2 epaulets with buttons. Buttons with U. S. eagle; left shoulder patch hand-embroidered 41st Div. orange & blue and gold. Red private's chevron patch mid-bicep; blue overseas chevron near cuff. Inside stamped "37" in black ink. 41st Division patch is sunburst on orange background; Victory medal has rainbow colored ribbon. "France" bronze plate over ribbon. Medallion has a Nike with shield & sword on front & shield with axe motif & words "The great war for civilization" with 13 countries represented. Color: ML
894 1993.26.10 Shirt Uniform. Long-sleeve front button with (5) plastic buttons; 1 is missing. Additional button at neck; button flap breast pockets on both sides. Cotton lining over each breast. Manufacturer's tag inside collar "Army Favorite, Lot Size 16 1/2".
895 1993.26.11 Cap, garrison Four metal eyelets around bowl; greenish tassel around bowl on brim, secured with leather chin strap which comes up through brim. Chin strap has buckle; leather sweatband inside hat bowl. Hand written on leather sweatband "C. E. Haffner.
896 1993.26.12 Mask, gas Uniform gas canister and mask pack. a. - d. a. Pack with 2 sections for canister & mask. At bottom of canister section is wire spring-like support insert. Pack has (2) snap closures & adjustable belt strap with buckle. Flap closes pack & has two female snap closures on inside of flap; "5-18-25" & "317974X" are stamped in black on back of pack, "380773" & H C HAFFNER" stamped in black. A cotton cord is attached to one edge of pack. Canister & mask (b.) are attached by 9" cotton hose. Mask has round yellow eye lenses & black head straps (5) sewn together in back. Mask is canvas, (oil) impregnated. Canister is yellow & ribbed, has "Canco" logo in relief on top; attached to hose is paper instruction booklet. Also included is small metal can with lid (d.) "Anti-Dimming Stick for Gas Masks", & instructions printed on outside.
897 1993.26.13 Boot WW1 Military Boots. Uniform; a. and b. Size *D, ankle high, with heavy studded soles; heels reinforced with metal, too. 14 eyelets for lacing; 7 each side. Left boot (a.) has no laces; right boot (b.) has leather lace. 8 stamped into side & into interior upper.
898 1993.26.14 Bag, duffle Denim with cotton draw cord rope. Stenciled in white "H. C. Haffner, CO #191, IGI INF, 3807730". Draw cord extends through opposite brass eyelets; Repair darning in several places, but good condition overall. Color: BL
899 1993.26.15 Shoelace Uniform.
900 1993.26.16 Book "Manual for Noncommissioned Officers & Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917." Written in pencil, on cover sheet, "H. C. Haffner, Sumner, Iowa." Color: BL
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