Republican National Convention
Classification:
Date:
1916
Medium:
fabric, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
6 x 2 1/4 inches
Description:
blue ribbon with gold text stating: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, CHICAGO, JUNE 7, 1916, with attached plastic medallion with allegorical figures of justice flanking a shield with eagle and "EXCELSIOR" banner, New York; ribbon attached to decorative pin with gold border, text NEW YORK
Object Number:
1916.41
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1916
eMuseum Object ID:
63400
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Veteran of First New Jersey Brigade
Classification:
Date:
1903
Medium:
fabric, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
9 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches
Description:
white ribbon with gold text: TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REUNION OF KEARNY'S FIRST NEW JERSEY BRIGADE, ANTIETAM SEPT. 17, 1903; image of column iwth soldier with sword upheld on top, red cross, plastic tag attached at top with VETERAN in blue, with decorative border and metal pin
Object Number:
1903.21
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
63395
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
George Washington Inauguration Medal
Classification:
Dimensions:
3 x 1 1/2 inches
Description:
silver medal with side profile bust of George Washington with surrounding text: George Washington, 1789, obverse side states: Centintennial Anniversary of the Inauguration, April 30, 1789, First President of the United States, New York, red, white, and blue striped ribbon with metal pin clasp on top, with three stars flanking a minature portrait bust
Object Number:
inv.15555b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
63393
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
George Washington Inauguration Medal
Classification:
Dimensions:
3 x 1 1/2 inches
Description:
silver medal with side profile bust of George Washington with surrounding text: George Washington, 1789, obverse side states: Centintennial Anniversary of the Inauguration, April 30, 1789, First President of the United States, New York, red, white, and blue striped ribbon with metal pin clasp on top, with three stars flanking a minature portrait bust
Object Number:
inv.15555
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
63392
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
George Washington Inauguration Medal
Classification:
Medium:
metal and fabric
Description:
silver medal, front: profile bust of George Washington with surrounding text George Washington First President of the United States, 1789, obverse: three gentlemen in center with surrounding text: Centennial Anniversary of His Inauguration New York, April 30, 1889, red, white, and blue ribbon with metal clasp pin attached on top with crest flanked with laurel wreaths, decorative border
Object Number:
inv.15556b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
63391
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inauguration of Wilson and Marshall Medal
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/4 X 2 INCHES
Description:
round medal with capital building and text: INAUGURATION OF WILSON ADN MARSHALL, WASHINGTON MARCH 4TH, 1913, verso: THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., NEWARK, N.J.; attached with chains decorative pin with profile portrait of native American, laurels, and crossed colored American flags wtih TAMMANY
Object Number:
1913.26
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
63390
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Commemorative G.A.R. Medal and ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1918
Medium:
metal and fabric
Dimensions:
6 x 2 1/4 inches
Description:
four medals: top medal: eagle with wings spread perched on crossed canons, verso: metal clasp; 2nd from top: GAR REPRESENTATIVE with American flag and laurels; 3rd from top: silver medal with landscape scene banners with text: MOUNT HOOD, PORTLAND, 1918; bottom medal: 3/4 portrait of ORLANDO A. SOMERS, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, verso: 52nd NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. AUG. 1918, PORTLAND, ORE., laurel attached to yellow ribbon
Object Number:
1918.348
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
63389
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Commemorative G.A.R. Ribbon and badge
Classification:
Date:
1907
Medium:
metal, plastic, and fabric
Dimensions:
7 X 2 1/2 inches
Description:
Blue ribbon with American flag and text: 41ST NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. SARATOGA SPRING SEPTEMBER 1907, badge with metal clasp, white and gold, POTOMAC in black, with dangling pendant/medal, colorful depiction of soldiers camping, back of badge C.S. CO...& CO., MFR. OF BADGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS, 3445 INDIANA AVENUE CHECAGO, ILL.
Object Number:
1907.38
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
63388
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Benjamin Harrison Commemorative Medal and Ribbon
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1920
Medium:
metal and ribbon
Dimensions:
6 1/4 x 2 inches
Description:
four medals: top: eagle with wings spread perched on crossed canons, verso: metal clasp; 2nd from top: G.A.R. Representative WHEN CAN THEIR GLORY FADE, scroll, upside down pinnacle, THE WHITEHEAD AND HOAG CO., NEWARK, N.J.; 3rd from top silver medal, rectangular-shaped, obelisk with banner stating INDIANAPOLIS, verso: THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., NEWARK, N.J.; bottom medal round 3/4 portrait of Benjamin Harrison, laurel wreath with text 54TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. SEPT. 19-25, 1920, INDIANAPOLIS IND., attached to yellow ribbon with tag stating, "THIS BADGE MANUFACTURED BY THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., MAKERS OF BADGES, BUTTONS, BANNERS, SIGNS, AND ADVERTISING NOVELTIES, MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY - NEWARK, N.J., ALL GOODS GUARANTEED UNION MADE," smaller print, "Internaional Typographical Union No. 103, Bookbinders no. 62, etc..."
Object Number:
1920.154
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
63387
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buffalo Delegate Harlan J. Swift Commemorative Medal and Ribbon
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1908
Medium:
metal and fabric
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 2 inches
Description:
round medal with 3/4 portrait of 'DEPARTMENT COMMANDER HARLAN J. SWIFT" surrounded by laurel wreath with eagle perched on colored American flag, verso: obelisk with text: 'DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK G.A.R. 42ND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT", attached red ribbon with text CONVENTION HALL BUFFALO, N.Y. JUNE 1908, with decorative metal clasp with a bison and DELEGATE text
Object Number:
1908.39
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
63383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


