Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.128 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Dominick DeLucco

Date1958

MediumMetal, brass, satin, paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 3/4 x 1 15/16in. (17.1 x 4.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

DescriptionConvention badge consisting of button, ribbon, and metal medallion. Rectangular button at the top has a gold metal frame, with a paper name tag, typed "D. DeLucco / Alternate Conn." Attached is a light burgundy colored ribbon, in gold lettering reads, "23RD NATIONAL / CONVENTION / ITALIAN / AMERICAN / WORLD WAR / VETERANS / OF THE U.S. INC. / PROVIDENCE, R.I. / AUG. 29 - 30 - 31 / SEPT. 1 / 1958". Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a circular, brass medallion, at the center is an image of an anchor, above which reads "HOPE". Arround the edge of the medallion reads, "SEAL OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 1636".

Object number2005.180.128

InscribedTyped across name tag, "D. DeLucco / Alternate Conn." Through center of ribbon, "23RD NATIONAL / CONVENTION / ITALIAN / AMERICAN / WORLD WAR / VETERANS / OF THE U.S. INC. / PROVIDENCE, R.I. / AUG. 29 - 30 - 31 / SEPT. 1 / 1958". Engraved on brass medallion, "HOPE / SEAL OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 1636".

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