Patrons of Husbandry badge
Dateabout 1873
Mediumbronze; cotton; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 3/8 × 1 5/8in. (6 × 4.1cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA badge for the Patrons of Husbandry, 1873 fraternal group. The top bar has a relief image of a plow with a banner flying above, inscribed with "BY THIS WE THRIVE." There is an American flag between the top bar and the medal. The bottom piece has two six-pointed stars stacked on each other. The bottom star has letters on each point, and the top star has symbols on each point.
Object number1993.175.29
MarkingsRecto, inscribed on top bar: "BY THIS WE THRIVE"Recto, inscribed in center of medal: "PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY/ 1873"
Recto, inscribed on bottom star: "UM/ CS/ HG/ C/ P/ MH"NotesHistorical Note: The National Grange of The Order of Patrons of Husbandry, founded in 1867, is a fraternal organization advocating for rural communities and agriculture in the United States.
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States