Badge
Date20th century
MediumMetal, brass, celluloid, cloth
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/8 x 1 15/16in. (11.2 x 5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionGeneral Committee badge with pin, two ribbons, and medallion. Pin at top has decorative brass frame, with white celluloid center, in blue typed across, "GENERAL COMMITTEE". Attached at front is a small, cloth American flag. Below 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.".
Object number2005.180.129
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