Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.126 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Dominick DeLucco

Date1961

MediumMetal, paper, plastic, silk

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 x 2 5/16in. (13.9 x 5.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.126

DescriptionConvention badge consisting of pin, ribbon, and name tag. At top is a round, white pin with a red and blue triangle through its middle, at the center are two flowers, around the edge in white reads, "U.S.A. / VETERANS OF / WORLD WAR I". Attached is a faded purple ribbon, through which in gold reads, "6th ANNUAL / CONVENTION / DEPT. OF CONN. / VETERANS OF / W.W.I / & / AUX. / JULY 1 & 2 / 1961 / HARTFORD, CONN." What was once attached to bottom of ribbon, a laminated name tag, written in blue ink reads, "Mayor Dominick Delucco", on the back, "Mayor Dominick".

Status

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