Badge in case
Classification:
Date:
1870-1950
Medium:
meda: metal, enamel, textile
case: leather, cardboard, textile
Dimensions:
badge: 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in. ( 8 x 4 cm )
case: 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 16.5 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
French Legion of Honor, 1870, Republic Officer class, with white enamel cross, surrounded by laurel wreath; central medallion, obverse with a classical head in profile wearing a laurel wreath, reverse shows crossed tricolor flags.
Object Number:
890
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of badge: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870"
stamped: on reverse of badge: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE"
stamped: on exterior of case: "R.F."
typewritten: on label in case "FRANCE: LEGION OF HONOR, REPUBLIC OFFICER"
Gallery Label:
The Legion of Honor was established by Napoleon Bonaparte when he was First Consul, in 1802, to reward military and civil service. It is France's highest order. "Officer" is one of its classes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
10687
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon in case: Order of Isabella of Spain
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
ribbon: textile
case: cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 x 5 in. ( 5.1 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Yellow and white stripped ribbon in red case
Object Number:
887
Gallery Label:
The Order was created on 14 March 1815 by King Ferdinand VII of Spain in honor of Queen Isabella I of Castile. Today, civil order is granted in recognition of services that benefit the country. The Order is not exclusive to Spaniards, and many foreigners have been awarded it.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
10686
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge in case
Classification:
Medium:
medal: metal, enamel, textile
case:cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 x 7 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Gold and enamel medal on yellow, blue, and red ribbon in red case
Object Number:
872
Marks:
medal: gold enamel: "SIMON BOLIVAR"
case: gold: "VENEZUELA / BOLIVAR / COMMANDEUR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
10685
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge in case
Classification:
Medium:
badge: metal, enamel, textile
case: cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 x 4 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Case with badge on blue and yellow striped ribbon. Oval badge features a bust of a male figure facing forward within a shield, surmounted by three towers.
Object Number:
878
Marks:
badge: obverse: "INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICANISTS 1884"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
10684
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Medium:
medal: metal, enamel, textile
case: cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 x 9 in. ( 5.1 x 12.7 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Medal suspended from a blue ribbon in a box, gilt cross pattée, with white enamel. Central disc features the crown of Prussia, surrounded by a blue enamel ring with text "Gott Mit Uns" (God With Us). The reverse gilt disc has the Prussian royal monogram, surrounded by a blue enamel ring with the date 18 October 1861. Chest star is silver, four-pointed with straight rays, the central features the crown of Prussia, surrounded by a blue enamel ring with text "Gott Mit Uns" (God With Us).
Object Number:
891
Marks:
medal: obverse: "Gott Mit Uns"
Gallery Label:
The Order of the Crown was Prussia's lowest ranking order of chivalry. It could only be awarded to commissioned officers. The Second Class wore the badge on a necklet, plus the star on the left chest
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
10683
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plaque in case: Simon Bolivar
Classification:
Medium:
medal: metal,enamel,textile
case: cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 x 5 in. ( 5.1 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Medal pin "Venezuela Commander's Plaque Order of Bolivar" in octagonal red case. Starburst-shaped pin with central oval depciting a coat of arms. Blue enamel surrounding the coat of arms with text in gold.
Object Number:
877
Marks:
medal: obverse: "SIMON BOLIVAR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
10682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
buttons, badges, souvenir
Classification:
Medium:
mixed
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 21 x 4 in. ( 91.4 x 53.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Collection of buttons,badges & souvenir of Span-American War
Object Number:
1942.490
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
10681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pins and ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1946
Medium:
Textile,metal;mounting cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 × 21 1/2 in. (69.9 × 54.6 cm)
Description:
Ribbon bars of the U.S. Armed Forces mounted on board.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
1946.5
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
10680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pins and ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1946
Medium:
Textile, metal; mounting cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm)
Description:
Collection of ribbon bars
Object Number:
INV.7426
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1951
eMuseum Object ID:
10679
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
1889
Medium:
Silver, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Silver badge worn by a member of the George Washington inauguration centennial committee; two silver bars linked by chains; top bar "NEW YORK 1789-1889 GW"; lower bar engraved "ST. PAUL'S CHURCH / COMMITTEE"; ivory silk ribbon with gold lettering, "AISLE COMMITTEE".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Genealogical & Biographical Society
Object Number:
1942.253t
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
10677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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