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
Plaster mold for medallion, in container
Object Number:
INV.4035
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Plaster, paint, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 6 in. ( 1.3 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
cast in relief: on obverse: "CAROLUS SECUNDUS D GRA MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX FID DEFENSOR"
Description:
Circular, yellow painted plaster medallion with relief image of allegorical female figure enthroned at center, with cherubs above, a lion on the left, a unicorn on the right, and other figures, flags, and symbols throughout; with raised inscription and strip of red cardboard framing edge.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
