Worcester Light Infantry Centennial badge
Dateabout 1903
Mediummetal; plastic; paper; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 4 × 1 3/4in. (10.2 × 4.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA badge for the 1st Company Governor's Foot Guard at the Worcester Light Infantry Centennial on June 6, 1903. There is a gold colored pin at the top that shows a small amount of the ribbon in the center. The ribbon is red with gold lettering. At the end of the ribbon is a button with an image of a soldier standing facing the front.
Object number1993.175.48
MarkingsRecto of ribbon, printed in gold ink: "WORCESTER/ LIGHT/ INFANTRY/ CENTENNIAL/ JUNE 6, 1903"Recto of button, printed in black ink: "1st CO. G. F. G. HARTFORD, CT."
Verso of ribbon, printed in gold ink: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, NEW JERSEY"
Verso of button, engraved: "W. H. CO. NEWARK, N. J./ PAT. APPL'D"NotesHistorical Note: The Governor's Foot Guard is an established military troop that has discontinued active duty, but remains as a historical body.
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Whitehead and Hoag Company