Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Insignia
Object Number:
2002.1.3389
Date:
1910-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.
Description:
A gold colored metal military insignia pin. A fighting rooster topped with a British royal crown, encircled by maple leaves and the words "Bantams/ Over Seas/ 216/ Canada" flanked by maple leaves. Probably a Candadian military regimental badge from World War I.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
