Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object Number:
INV.4385d
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 4.2 cm )
Description:
Badge suspended by metal bar "1/YEAR/MARKSMAN"; eagle atop a bull's eye, wreath around shield.
Gallery Label:
Badge belonged to George R. Dyer, who was active in the NY national guard for nearly 40 years and retired as a Major-General in 1933.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George R. Dyer, through his son, Elisha Dyer, October 28, 1956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
