Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.106 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Date20th century

MediumMetal, brass, ribbon, paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 5/16 x 1 15/16in. (11 x 5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.106

DescriptionCommittee badge with pin, two ribbons, and medallion. Pin at top has decorative brass frame, inside is a piece of paper with, "RECEPTION COMMITTEE" typed across. Attached at front is a small, cloth american flag. Behind it is a larger ribbon with red, white, and green vertical lines. Attached at the bottom is a circle, brass medallion with the image of Christopher Columbus standing on land, holding a sword in his right hand, and touching a mounted cross with his left. He is surrounded by five kneeling men and in the background is a ship. Below this image, engraved reads, "W & H O. 1492". On the back is a semi-circle imprint reading, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J.".

Status

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