Badge worn by Esther Ross at USS Arizona christening ceremony.

USS Arizona Artifacts 73.jpg
USS Arizona Artifacts 74.jpg

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Title

Badge worn by Esther Ross at USS Arizona christening ceremony.

Subject

Medals; USS Arizona (Battleship)

Description

Medal worn by Esther Ross as she christened the USS Arizona. This is made of metal recycled from a gun from the USS Maine, ominously tying together two naval tragedies and causes of wars over 40 years apart.

Creator

Anderson, Aengus

Source

USS Arizona Collection (AZ 517)

Date

1916-06-19

Contributor

Donated by Esther Ross Hoggan, who christened the Arizona and was active in getting the USS Arizona Collection established at University of Arizona.

Rights

Permission to use must be obtained from the University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections.

Format

jpeg

Type

Digital photo

Identifier

AZ 517 Box 42 Item 38; Accession # 74-3-2