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1. Badge, Military - 2017.053.35

   Marksmanship qualification badges belonging to US marine James R. Thornton. Marines must obtain a passing score at an annual weapons qualification event to recieve badges. Passing scores are expert (highest), sharpshooter, and marksman (lowest).

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Badge, Military - 2017.053.36

   Marksmanship badge belonging to US marine James Thornton, laurel wreath and maltese cross with bulleye and two hanging clasps, "MACHINE GUN" and "CARBINE," design signifies an expert score at an annual weapons qualification event, insignia originally used by the US army--was adopted in 1937 by the Marine Corps and replaced in 1958

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Badge, Military - 2017.053.37

   US Marine Corps basic badge belonging to James R. Thornton, silver, "U.S. MARINE CORPS" clasp from which hangs a laurel wreath with a centered bullseye and the Marine Corps insignia--eagle, globe, and anchor.

   Record Type: Object

   
4. Bag, Ditty - 1991.002.020

   World War II Red Cross ditty bag. The bag is made of green canvas and closes with a green drawstring. There is a cardboard circle in the bottom of the bag. The exterior bottom of the bag has "Mary Higbee" written in ink. The ditty bag would have been filled with personal items.

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Bag, Duffel - 2017.053.20

   World War II era duffel bag belonging to marine James R. Thornton, olive green color with metal rings at top of bag, "THORNTON J.R." stamped on outside.

   Record Type: Object

   
6. Bottle, Christening - 1982.045.01

   Wooden box containing the christening bottle from the S.S. Lacrosse Victory. A) Stained rectangulra wooden box with hinges and a key hole. On the lid of the box there is a small silver plaque with engraved text: "Christening Bottle S.S. Lacrosse Victory Launded December 22, 1944 Mrs Leslie C. Cilley, Sponsor". Inside the box there is a satin lined tray with decorative white cording. B) Champagne bottle wrapped in red, white, and blue fabric. In...

   Record Type: Object

   
7. Box - 2007.015.02

   Box for Harry Selke's Purple Heart medal from WWII. Box is black with golden lines for trim on the cover and sides. In gold letters on the middle of the cover says, "PURPLE HEART". Inside is lined with yellow silk on the top and yellow velvet for the medal to rest on. The inside has a divider for the purple bars that came with the medal and a hole where the purple bar pin fits into. Also has a removable clip to keep the medal in place.

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Cap, Garrison - 2009.015.044

   Group of three garrison caps from World War II. 2009.015.044a has a flat top with blue piping, made of blue/green wool with a leather-like band of material around bottom interior. Lined with dark green silk-like material. Tag inside reads "Property of Sgt. Kermit E. Brekke Hq. Co. 3rd Bn.363 Reg. FIRM:- 91st Divi. Camp Adair, Oregon." 2009.015.044b has a rounded top with no piping, made of olive drab wool, has cloth band around bottom interior. S...

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Cap, Garrison - 2011.010.01

   U.S. Army, olive wool drab cap with light green trim.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. Flag - 1986.032.01

    Marine Corps League Leo D Amundson Detachment La Crosse, Wisconsin silk flag with yellow chain stitch embroidery. Flag is two-sided with yellow gold fringe on all sides and a pole sleeve.

    Record Type: Object

    
11. Flag - 2009.015.043

    Fringe on three sides made of gold metal twisted braid. Fourth side had five pair of ribbon ties, each 7 inches long. Three panels of sild (green, white, and red) with center oval medallion depicting map of Italy with letters CCSF. Above the oval are workds:"Sindacato Fascista; Operai Soc:An:Materiali Refrattari Livorno" written in twisted gold metallic braid, similar to fringe. Fabric is taffeta on white warp.

    Record Type: Object

    
12. Grenade, Hand - 1993.002.112

    WWII American grenade. Green in color with pin engraved on side , FUZEM10A3; BECLOT 1 on the other side is 2 B's and the number 10.

    Record Type: Object

    
13. Grenade, Hand - 1993.02.201

    WWII German Hand grenade with a 9" wood handle and a 4" metal explosive top marked with the engraved numbers "RR513 1940" also printed is the Nazi War Eagle and Swastika with the writing of Wa.R.504 on the handle is written in German" insert blasting cap before use"

    Record Type: Object

    
14. Kit, Mess - 1984.007.01

    World War II Mess Kit and silverware. Belonged to Paul Schrabeck. Consists of a bowl and lid. Bowl has a hinge with a long bar-like latch to close the kit and lid has indent for bar to sit in. Fork, knife, and spoon are inside the kit. Each piece of silverware has Paul's initials carved on them and so does the mess kit.

    Record Type: Object

    
15. Medal - 2007.015.01

    Purple Heart medal awarded to Harry Selke. Also has 2 purple bars and a small metal pin of a purple bar.

    Record Type: Object

    
16. Necktie - 2017.053.12

    Military issue brown necktie, coarse fabric, "J. R. THORNTON" stamped on the back.

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Newspaper - 2017.fic.1321

    Page from the May 24, 1946 La Crosse Central High Tribune that shows photos of Central grads who died in WWII. Shows 49 people with a list of another 12 with no photos, all on both sides of one page. 18" h x 12" w.

    Record Type: Library

    
18. Overcoat - 1990.021.07

    Heavy black wool (melton cloth) US Navy overcoat, double breasted, 8 Navy buttons. Commander's epaulettes.

    Record Type: Object

    
19. Photograph, Black-and-White - 2023.012.02

    Black and white photo of five sailors on a ship. Reverse is labeled: "Mid Atlantic Sunday evening Sept. 10, 1944." Herman Balow is seated on the left looking away from the camera.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Photograph, Black-and-White - 2023.012.03

    Black and white photo of Herman Balow in dress uniform standing on a lawn with palm trees with a tall white building in the background.

    Record Type: Photo