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Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.115  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Badge
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.115 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Dateafter 1990
MediumMetal, celluloid, suede
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7 3/4 x 2 7/8in. (19.7 x 7.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionBadge consisting of pin and two ribbons stitched back to back. Metal pin has a gold trim, with an off-white celluloid center which has the image of a handshake. The back of the pin is copper-tone and has engraved, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J. / PAT. OCT. 18, 92 / MAR. 7, 93". Attached, the front ribbon has red, white, and green vertical stripes. Through the center in gold print reads, " S.M.S / CONTE / DI / TORINO / SALANDRA". Ribbon goes to a point at the bottom and has a metal trim and multiple metal coils attached. The back ribbon is black with a white trim along the left and right sides and is frayed at the bottom. On the top in silver it reads, "S.M.S." in the center there is a silver printed cross, under which reads "SALANDRA".
Object number2005.180.115
MarkingsEngraved on back of pin, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J. / PAT. OCT. 18, 93 / MAR. 7, 93".InscribedPrinted across one ribbon, " S.M.S / CONTE / DI / TORINO / SALANDRA". On second ribbon, "S.M.S. / SALANDRA".


NotesObject Note: S.M.S. stands for Societa di Mutuo Soccorso, in italian, which translates to Italian-American Mutual Benefit Society. (Furlani 1/16/2013)
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Ribbon
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Patented 1892-1893
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Gennaro Capobianco
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20th century
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De Caro & D'Angelo Company
early 20th-mid 20th century
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.112  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
20th century
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.111  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
20th century
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20th century
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1904
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.104  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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