Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Bombadier wings owned by Fenton B. Sands

Unidentified · 1942-1945

Boston Athletic Association medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898 · February 8, 1936

Broderick Trophy awarded to Lusia Harris

Broderick Sports Award, American, founded 1977 · 1977

Bronze African Redemption Medal of the Universal Negro Improvement Association

Universal Negro Improvement Association, American, founded 1914 · ca. 1920

Bronze medal awarded to Isabelle Daniels for the 4x100 meters relay

Giuseppe Cassioli, Italian, 1865 - 1942 · 1956

Bronze Medal honoring the 371st Infantry

Julien Prosper Legastelois, French, 1855 - 1931 · 1918

Bronze participation medal for the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Otto Placzek, German · 1936

Bronze Star owned by James E. Randall

James E. Randall, American, 1926 - 2019 · 1960-1980

Brussels International Exposition medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Armand Bonnetain, Belgian, 1883 - 1973 · 1935

Canadian National Exhibition Athletic Day medal

Birks Group, Canadian, founded 1879 · 1939

Card honoring Philip Goodwin Freelon

American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857 · 1975

Case for the key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson, American, 1927 - 2003 · May 19, 1961

Certificate "Fly Award" from Delta Air Lines to Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · May 29, 2013

Certificate award from Delta Air Lines to Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · June 24, 2010

Certificate for French Croix de Guerre medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence L. McVey

French Republic, French, founded 1792 · March 2, 1928

Certificate for Prince Edward County Women's Oral History project

Longwood University, American, founded 1839 · July 2, 1984

Certificate from Library of Congress for "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

Library of Congress, American, founded 1800 · 2016

Certificate of Appreciation from US Coast Guard to Maxine Sullivan

United States Coast Guard, American, founded 1790 · 20th century

Certificate of Dedication from the Delta Flight Museum to Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · February 2016

Certificate of Engineering from State of Ohio awarded to James A. Parsons

Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, American, founded 1933 · 1947

Certificate of Engineering from State of Tennessee awarded to James A. Parsons

Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, American, founded 1921 · 1954

Certificate of nomination from the Academy Awards issued to Lonne Elder III

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American, founded 1927 · 1972

Certificate of Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to General Colin L. Powell

The White House, founded 1792 · July 3, 1991

Chaminade Relays Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Minero, American · 1941

Chicago Relays Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Balfour, American, founded 1913 · 1937

Chicago Relays Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Balfour, American, founded 1913 · 1938

Chicago Relays Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Balfour, American, founded 1913 · 1937

CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride

Country Music Association, American, founded 1958 · 1971

CNA Sprint Series Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Loren Murchison & Company, American · 1930-1948

Coin from the 1968 Olympics attached to a chain and worn by Tommie Smith

Mexican Mint, Mexican, founded 1535 · 1968

Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Bates & Klinke Inc., American, founded 1919 · 1939

Combat Infantryman Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1960-1993

Combat Infantryman Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1960-1993

Commendation of Eugene Harmond by the Georgia State Assembly

Georgia General Assembly, American, founded 1777 · February 8, 2016

Community Spirit award in memory of Emmett Ashford

Unidentified · 1981

Congressional Gold Medal for Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King

United States Mint, American, founded 1792 · 2004

Conspicuous Service Cross medal NY issued to First Lieutenant John E. Warren Jr.

State of New York, American, founded 1788 · 1969-1975

Delta "50th Anniversary" pin worn by Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 1979

Delta "Flight Attendant in Charge" pin worn by Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 1973-2001

Delta "In-Flight Service Coordinator" pin worn by Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 1973-2001

Delta "Remember, Honor, Renew" lapel pin owned by Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 2002

Delta Air Lines "Onboard Leader" flight attendant wings worn by Casey Grant

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 1999-2001

Delta Air Lines Atlanta 1996 Olympics pin worn by Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 1996

Delta Air Lines flight attendant wings worn by Eugene Harmond

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 2004-2006

Delta Air Lines stewardess wings insignia worn by Casey Grant

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925 · 1971-1973

Device for Army Officerâs cap worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1960-1993

Diploma awarded to Isabelle Daniels

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894 · 1956

Diploma from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded to James A. Parsons Jr.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, American, founded 1824 · June 16, 1922

Distinguished Flying Cross owned by James E. Randall

James E. Randall, American, 1926 - 2019 · Oct. 27, 1952

Distinguished Service Cross and ribbon issued to Lewis Broadus

J. Andre Smith, American, 1880 - 1959 · Awarded 1906; issued 2006

Distinguished Service Cross medal pin issued to Lewis Broadus

J. Andre Smith, American, 1880 - 1959 · Awarded 1906; issued 2006

Distinguished Service Cross medal ribbon bar issued to Lewis Broadus

Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc., American, 1981 - 2011 · Awarded 1906; issued 2006

Distinguished Service Cross presentation case issued to Lewis Broadus

Arrow Manufacturing, American · Awarded 1906; issued 2006

Distinguished Unit Citation

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · after 1942

Drama Desk Award presented to Melvin Van Peebles

Drama Desk, American, founded 1949 · 1972

Dress Tab for Army Ranger worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1958-1993

Elder Watson Diggs Award

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911 · late 20th century

European African Middle Eastern Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

United States Navy, American, founded 1775 · 1985

Far Western Amateur Athletic Union Championship medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Unidentified · 1935

Firefighter badge worn by John Ruffins, Jr.

John Louis Ruffins Jr., American, 1923 - 2015 · 1970s

First Lieutenant bar insignia worn by Lt. Louise Lomax

Unidentified · ca. 1946

First Lieutenant bar insignia worn by Lt. Louise Lomax

Unidentified · ca. 1946

First Lieutenant bar insignia worn by Lt. Louise Lomax

Unidentified · ca. 1946

First Lieutenant bar insignia worn by Lt. Louise Lomax

Unidentified · ca. 1946

Framed set of eight IAAF world record holder plaques awarded to Carl Lewis

International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912 · 1984-1994

Framed set of four Olympic Games gold medalist pins won by Carl Lewis

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894 · 1984-1996

French Croix de Guerre medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey

Albert BartholomÃ©, French, 1848 - 1928 · 1918

Friends of the Black Oscar Nominees Award received by Cab Calloway

Unidentified · 1991

Friends of the Black Oscar Nominees award received by Wilbert Rideau

Friends of the Black Oscar Nominees, American, 1981 - 2007 · 1999

George Polk Award received by Wilbert Rideau for The Angolite

Long Island University, American, founded 1926 · 1980

Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album received by Terri Lyne Carrington

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957 · 2013

Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance awarded to the Dixie Hummingbirds

Bob Graves Molds, Inc., American, 1958 - 1985 · 1974

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award issued to Ella Jenkins

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957 · 2004

Grammy nominee medal for the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards given to Ira Tucker

Tiffany & Co., American, founded 1837 · 2000

Grammy nominee medal given to Ira Tucker

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957 · 1993

Grand Army of the Republic membership badge belonging to David Spears

Grand Army of the Republic, American, 1866 - 1956 · 1886

Grand Army of the Republic membership badge belonging to David Spears

Grand Army of the Republic, American, 1866 - 1956 · 1886

Green military flight suit worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr.

Equa Industries, Inc., Puerto Rican · 1984-1997

Harmon Medal in Science awarded to James A. Parsons Jr.

William E. Harmon Foundation, American, 1921 - 1967 · 1927

Honorary Degree from Wilberforce University awarded to James A. Parsons Jr.

Wilberforce University, American, founded 1856 · 1941

I.A.C. medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Unidentified · August 12, 1934

Identification button used by Thomas Porter II

I. Nutting & Son, British, ca.1805 - 1840 · ca. 1820

Identification tags worn by Lt. Louise Lomax

Unidentified · 1943-1953

Insignia from the 24th Infantry Regiment, Company C

Unidentified · 1869 - 1951

Insignia pin for 2-Star Major General worn by Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1983-1986

Insignia pin for 3-Star Lt. General worn by Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1986-1989

Insignia pin for Army 101st Airborne Division worn by Colonel Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1976-1977

Insignia pin for Army Colonel worn by Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1976-1979

Insignia pin for Army Quartermaster owned by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · late 20th century

Insignia pin for the 10th Cavalry Regiment

Unidentified · after 1866

Insignia pins for 2-Star Major General worn by Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1983-1986

Insignia pins for 4-Star General worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1989-1993

Insignia pins for Army General Staff worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1979-1993

Insignia pins for Army Infantry Officer worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · ca. 1958-1960

Insignia shoulder patch for the 92nd Infantry Division

Unidentified · 1917-1945

Insignia shoulder patch for the 93rd Infantry Division

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · after 1917

Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletics of America medal

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898 · 1937

James Monroe High School Hall of Fame coin honoring Sgt. Cornelius H. Charlton

James Monroe High School, American, 1924 - 1994 · 1969

Kennedy Center Master of African American Choreography Medal

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, American, founded 1971 · 2005

Key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson, American, 1927 - 2003 · May 19, 1961

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