Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.112 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Badge

Date20th century

MediumMetal, brass, ribbon, celluloid, laminate

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 x 2in. (20.3 x 5.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.112

DescriptionThree piece badge, consisting of pin, two ribbons stitched back-to-back at top and bottom with smaller ribbon and medallion attached to back side. Gold, decorative, metal pin at top has laminated white tag which reads, "MEMBER" in black. Front ribbon is black with a silver cross in the center, surrounded by a wreath. Above cross reads, "IN MEMORIAM", below, "SOCIETA' / MARIA SSMA / DEL MONTE / CARMELO / EAST HARTFORD / CONN." Attached to the bottom of ribbon is yellow fringe. Back ribbon is a burnt orange color, towards the bottom, in gold reads, "SOCIETA' / MARIA SSMA / DEL MONTE / CARMELO / EAST HARTFORD / CONN." Attached to the top is a smaller white ribbon with a gold, ornate framed medallion, with a white celluloid center which has a colored image of Saint Maria of Monte Carmelo, and her child.

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