Governor's Foot Guard 125th Anniversary badge
Dateabout 1896
Mediumwood; metal; silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 4 × 1 3/4in. (10.2 × 4.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1993.175.57
DescriptionA badge for the 125th Anniversary of the Governor's Foot Guard, organized in 1771. The top of the badge has a pin on the verso and on the recto, inscribed is "125TH/ ANNIVERSARY." The ribbon is red on the left and gold on the right. It hangs between the top bar and the bottom piece. The ribbon has silver lettering that says, "1771/ 1896." There is a medallion style object at the bottom of the ribbon. Inscribed on it, it says, "ORGANIZED/ 1771/ GOVERNOR'S FOOT GUARD/ QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET."
NotesHistorical Note: The Governor's Foot Guard is an established military troop that has discontinued active duty, but remains as a historical body.Status
Not on view
Unknown
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1908
