Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.115 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Badge

MakerMade by Whitehead and Hoag Company

Dateafter 1990

MediumMetal, celluloid, suede

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7 3/4 x 2 7/8in. (19.7 x 7.3cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.115

DescriptionBadge consisting of pin and two ribbons stitched back to back. Metal pin has a gold trim, with an off-white celluloid center which has the image of a handshake. The back of the pin is copper-tone and has engraved, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J. / PAT. OCT. 18, 92 / MAR. 7, 93". Attached, the front ribbon has red, white, and green vertical stripes. Through the center in gold print reads, " S.M.S / CONTE / DI / TORINO / SALANDRA". Ribbon goes to a point at the bottom and has a metal trim and multiple metal coils attached. The back ribbon is black with a white trim along the left and right sides and is frayed at the bottom. On the top in silver it reads, "S.M.S." in the center there is a silver printed cross, under which reads "SALANDRA".

NotesObject Note: S.M.S. stands for Societa di Mutuo Soccorso, in italian, which translates to Italian-American Mutual Benefit Society. (Furlani 1/16/2013)

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