Gift of Clifford Alderman, 2013.222.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Clan Gordon Badge

Mediumfabric; metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 3/8 × 2 3/8in. (21.3 × 6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Clifford Alderman

DescriptionBadge for the Order of Scottish Clans, Clan Gordon, No. 10, Hartford. Badge is green and dark blue plaid, and the writing is gold. Badge has gold tassles on bottom edge. Safety pin at top of badge on back.

Object number2013.222.3

InscribedFront, typed in gold ink: "O.S.C./ CLAN/ GORDON/ NO. 10,/ HARTFORD."NotesHartford society of the Order of Scottish Clans, a fraternal and benefit society founded in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1878. The organization provided life and disability insurance to Scottish immigrants and their descendants, and also preserved the culture and traditions of Scotland among Americans of Scottish ancestry, such as sponsoring Burns anniversary celebrations and Field Days.

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