Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulet
Object Number:
INV.8005
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 7.3 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "PRO PATRIA ET GLORIA"
cut-out: at center: "7"
Description:
Insignia plate, probably from hat front, made of pressed sheet metal with gilded surface; branches of laurel frame circular medallion with relief inscription, "PRO PATRIA ET GLORIA," in surrounding border and cut-out "7" with red textile backing at center.
Gallery Label:
This insignia represents the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
