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Metal pin has an image of the U.S.S. Kentucky. Around the edge it says "U.S.S. Kentucky" and "Always Ready." On the reverse is the publication information: "Norvell Badge & Button Co.", "Allied Printing Trades Council Union Label Baltimore", and "Norfolk, Va." Attached to the pin is a red, white, and blue striped ribbon that says "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."

Obverse side of this Iron Cross medal depicts a crown above the letters "FW" (signifying Frederick William III, King of Prussia), oak leaves and acorns, and the year "1813." Reverse side of medal depicts a crown, the letter "W," and the year "1914." The "W" signifies Kaiser Wilhelm and his reign during World War I. The medal is attached to a black and white striped ribbon.

This circular medal is made of bronze, and the obverse depicts a Catholic chaplain holding a crucifix and leading servicemen in prayer at the battlefront. Battleships are visible in the background. During World War I, chaplains funded by the Knights of Columbus supplemented those already provided by the National Catholic War Council, and this medal was awarded to recognize their service. On the reverse of the medal is the inscription, "PRESENTED TO" with a blank space to write the name of the medal's recipient, and "IN RECOGNITION OF PATRIOTIC LABORS AS A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHAPLAIN IN THE SERVICE OF GOD AND COUNTRY WITH OUR HEROIC MEN OF THE VICTORIOUS AMERICAN FORCES IN THE GREAT WORLD CONFLICT OF 1914-1918". These inscriptions have been placed on a shield, which is surrounded by a wreath with "SUPREME COUNCIL" on a ribbon below next to the Knights of Columbus emblem .The emblem consists of a shield overlaying a Maltese Cross, with "K of C" above. Mounted on the shield are a fasces, an anchor, and a dagger or short sword. Inscribed on the edge of the medal is the name of its manufacturer, "WHITEHEAD-HOAG" (The Whitehead & Hoag Co.).

This silver medal (known as a "jewel") is in the form of a cross overlaying a circular wreath. On the left arm of the cross is inscribed "1914", and on the right is "1918". Superimposed on the cross between the dates is an angel, holding in its hands a temple with Masonic characteristics. At the top of the medal, where a blue ribbon is attached, is the square and compasses symbol of the Freemasons. The reverse of the medal is inscribed, "W. Bro. A.J. Jordan", ostensibly this medal's recipient, and "No 296" below. Between these two inscriptions is a very small set of stamps with the manufacturer's initials, "A.G.W.", and what appear to be a lion passant, a leopard's head, and a lowercase letter "f" (silver identification marks). The manufacturer cannot be sufficiently identified from these initials., The Masonic Million Memorial Fund Commemorative Jewels, also known as Hallstone Jewels, were awarded by the (Freemason) Grand Lodge of England to those who helped fund the building of a new headquarters (first called the Masonic Peace Memorial, and later Freemasons' Hall). This building was commissioned as a memorial to those who lost their lives during World War I. The silver version of the medal was awarded to members of an English lodge who contributed ten guineas or more to the fund. According to the medal's designer, Bro. Cyril Saunders Spackman, the cross symbolizes sacrifice and the angel symbolizes peace.

Shell is made of dark, polished brass, and has been cut down to act as a receptacle of some sort, although its intended purpose beyond that function is unclear. It may have been designed to look like a still. The sides have been hatched and engraved to reveal ribbons, leaves, branches, flowers, and a shield with two stars underneath. On some of the ribbons are the engraved inscriptions, "1914", "FRANCE", "SERBIE", and "1". The last inscription may be an unfinished year. The top of the receptacle features a tab that can be unscrewed to reveal an spout which would allow access to its contents. There is also a handle composed of a metal tube that has been looped in the middle to form a curlicue shape. The handle and spout have likely been soldered or welded to the surface of the shell, and the base has likewise been affixed to the shell in a similar manner.

Shell is made of dull brass discolored in places, with a scalloped top that is cut into points to resemble a crown and flared slightly outwards. The body of the shell features an engraved plant, with leaves and flowers. Above the plant is inscribed "Souvenir." within a scroll, and below the plant is another scroll which has the inscription "of the World War. 1914-1919". Underneath is a flower and leaves. On the other side of the shell is "France" and "J. Moore", both also inscribed within scrolls. There is also an engraved bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon, above another flower with leaves. The engravings have faded with time.

Shell is made of dull, somewhat discolored brass, and its shape has been altered to more closely resemble a vase, with a corset 12 cm from the base measuring 6 cm in diameter and a flared top edge. There seems to have been repoussé work done on the upper portion of the shell, expanding it outwards. This area has also been engraved with a sprig of holly, including spiked leaves, berries, and a ribbon tied around the stem.