Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object Number:
INV.764
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 6.7 x 4.8 x 1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: in scroll: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Description:
Brass badge in the form of an eagle with shield on breast; grasping arrows in one talon, branch in other talon, and scroll in beak; with rayed background; fastening loops soldered with lead to back.
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn on a shako, probably during the Civil War period.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
