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Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Medals & Pins
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Medals & Pins

Original Owner (American, 1826 - 1905)
Dateearly-mid 19th century
Mediummetal; plastic; grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width of .1): 4 1/4 × 1 3/4in. (10.8 × 4.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width of .2): 3 1/4 × 1 3/4in. (8.3 × 4.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x diameter of .3): 1 1/8 × 3/4in. (2.9 × 1.9cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width of .4): 2 7/8 × 1 1/2in. (7.3 × 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width of .5): 7/8 × 7/8in. (2.2 × 2.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionThree badges and two pins originally belonging to Samuel R. Terrell.
(.1) A badge with a gold bar at the top and a ribbon suspended from the bar. The ribbon is white with a red medical cross in the center. A round metal and plastic piece is suspended from the ribbon. On the front side is a black and white image of a man. The reverse side has a color image of the Connecticut state seal.

(.2) A medal for the Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.). At the top is an eagle perched on two crossed cannons. An American flag ribbon is suspended from the eagle piece and attached to a five pointed star. The front side of the star has the emblem of the Grand Army of the Republic. The reverse side of the star has various symbols.

(.3) A keychain attachment with a ring around the perimeter. In the center is a color image of the emblem of the Grand Republic of the Army.

(.4) A medal for the Womans Relief Corps. At the top is a bar with "F C L" interwoven in the center. A red, white, and blue ribbon is suspended from the top bar. A cross-like shape is suspended from the ribbon and has a relief image of the G. A. R. emblem in the center and "WOMANS/ RELIEF/ CORPS" around the logo.

(.5) A pin for the Womans Relief Corps. Pin is the same shape as the medal, but "F. C. L." is inscribed in the center of the pin.
Object number2004.166.1-.5
NotesHistorical Note: Samuel R. Terrell of Plymouth, Conn. served in the Second Regiment C. V. Heavy Artillery, Company D during the Civil War from 1862-1865.
On View
Not on view
Gift of Mrs. Howard P. Hayden, 1977.75.4a © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
1925
Ribbon
Whitehead and Hoag Company
Patented 1892-1893
Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.10 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles
1898-1903
Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.11a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Elvira S. Johnson
1940-1959
Gift of David Garfinkel, 1987.236.155 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Russell Badge Mfg. Co.
1930-1979
Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.1643 © 2017 The Connecticu…
Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut
before 1974
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.91 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Connecticut
1904
Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles
1912
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.47 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
Schwaab Stamp and Seal Company
about 1904