Lapel Pins
- Description
- Two lapel pins belonging to and frequently worn by Herman Charles Broghammer. One pin is of an American flag and the other is a small gold apple. Both pins are attached to a felt-lined frame.
- Historical Notes
- Queens native Herman Broghammer lived in North Merrick, Long Island, with his wife, Ursula. They had two children. Herman was a Eucharistic minister and member of the Knights of Columbus. He often wore two lapel pins: a U.S. flag and an apple noting his service to Aon Corporation, where he was a senior vice president. On September 11, Herman was at work on the South Tower’s 103rd floor. He was 58 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2011.356.4
- Dimensions: 0.75 in X 1 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 1.905 cm X 2.54 cm
- Source: Ursula Broghammer
- Credit Line: Gift of the Broghammer Family
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