Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.121 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Gennaro J. Capobianco (1948 - 2005)

Dateafter 1936

MediumMetal, celluloid, satin

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/2 x 1 5/8in. (11.4 x 4.1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.121

DescriptionFederation badge consisting of two circular buttons and a deep purple ribbon. At the top is a button which has an off white background with a purple image of Christopher Columbus's bust. Attached is a ribbon with a pinked bottom and gold lettering through the center reading "THE / COLUMBIAN / FEDERATION/ OF / NEW BRITAIN, / CONN." Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a smaller button with a black and white image of Christopher Columbus's bust.

Status

Not on view