Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.129 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Date20th century

MediumMetal, brass, celluloid, cloth

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/8 x 1 15/16in. (11.2 x 5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

DescriptionGeneral Committee badge with pin, two ribbons, and medallion. Pin at top has decorative brass frame, with white celluloid center, in blue typed across, "GENERAL COMMITTEE". Attached at front is a small, cloth American flag. Below it is a larger ribbon with red, white, and green vertical lines. Attached at the bottom is a circle, brass medallion with the image of Christopher Columbus standing on land, holding a sword in his right hand, and touching a mounted cross with his left. He is surrounded by five kneeling men and in the background is a ship. Below this image, engraved reads, "W & H O. 1492". On the back is a semi-circle imprint reading, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J.".

Object number2005.180.129

MarkingsEngraved on back of medallion, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J.".InscribedTyped on name tag, "GENERAL COMMITTEE". Engraved on front of medallion, "W & H O. 1492".

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