Commemorative Medal Issued to Theodore D. Haubner, 1939
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Artifact Overview
In 1909, telegraph operator Theodore Haubner sent the first American ship-to-shore wireless distress signal--SOS. Haubner was aboard the SS Arapahoe off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, when it became disabled. The Veteran Wireless Operators Association honored Haubner by awarding him this commemorative medal on the 30th anniversary of his achievement.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
February 1939
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the United States, presented by Veteran Wireless Operators Association.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
68.2.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy S. Haubner.
Material
Imitation leather
Ribbon (Material)
Satin
Sterling silver
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 1.5 in (Ribbon)
Width: 1.125 in (Ribbon)
Length: 5.25 in
Width: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
Lid of case: T.D. Haubner
Reverse of medal:
VETERAN WIRELESS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION / COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL / AWARDED TO / T.D. HAUBNER / IN COMMEMORATION / THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY / HIS SENDING / FIRST S.O.S. / 1909 FEBRUARY 1939
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