Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Military Insignia
Object Number:
2002.1.3380
Date:
1910-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
Description:
A gold colored metal military insignia pin. A round jug or vase with flames issuing forth from the top representing a bomb, the universal symbol of the grenadier, or grenade carrier, embossed with a crown over the swirling script monogram of Queen Elizabeth and the word "Canada". 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.
