Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.114 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Date20th century

MediumMetal, celluloid, satin

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 10 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (26.7 x 10.8cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

DescriptionRosette ribbon badge. Metal, rectangular pin-back has gold frame and celluloid center with an off-white background and an image of a handshake in front of a light green backing. Attached is the rosette ribbon, at the center is a round metal button with a gold trim and off-white celluloid center with a black and white image of Saint Agrippina of Mineo. Behind this are four layers of ribbons beginning with off-white at the top, then purple and beige, then off-white and purple, and last off-white, pink, and light-green. Below this center are five ribbon tails all with gold metal fringe. The back two have vertical green, white, and red stripes, the front center ribbon is dark purple with a gold metal stitching reading, "S.S. Agrippina". On either side of this are two white tails, the one on the right is torn in places.

Object number2005.180.114

InscribedOn purple tail, stitched "S.S. Agrippina".NotesObject Note: Saint Agrippina, is the Patron Saint of Mineo which is located in Southern Italy. She was killed in Rome by Emperor Valerian in 256 AD, and her body was carried back to Mineo where a catholic church was built and dedicated to her. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=531 (Furlani, 1/10/2013)

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