Connecticut National Guard Faithful Service badge
MakerMade by
Tiffany & Company
American, founded 1837
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Michael J. Wise
American, 1850 - 1931
Mediumbronze; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 3/4 × 1 5/8in. (9.5 × 4.1cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA service badge awarded to Colonel Michael J. Wise, Assistant Quartermaster General, State of Connecticut for 10 years of service to the Connecticut National Guard. There is a red ribbon attached to the pin above the medal. It has a small eagle with a bar at its feet that is inscribed "10 YEARS." Connected to the eagle is the badge that is inscribed "FAITHFUL SERVICE/ C. N. G." At the center are three relief images of plants with bunches of grapes growing on them. The reverse has the engraving to Michael J. Wise.
Object number1993.175.33
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "10 YEARS/ FAITHFUL SERVICE/ C. N. G."Verso, engraved: "No. 944/ Colonel/ Michael J. Wise/ Asst. Quartermaster General/ State of Connecticut/ TIFFANY & CO./ BRONZE"
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Whitehead and Hoag Company
John Henry Kelso Davis
Michael J. Wise
1946-1955
