Governor's Foot Guard 125th Anniversary badge
Dateabout 1896
Mediumwood; metal; silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 4 × 1 3/4in. (10.2 × 4.4cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA badge for the 125th Anniversary of the Governor's Foot Guard, organized in 1771. The top of the badge has a pin on the verso and on the recto, inscribed is "125TH/ ANNIVERSARY." The ribbon is red on the left and gold on the right. It hangs between the top bar and the bottom piece. The ribbon has silver lettering that says, "1771/ 1896." There is a medallion style object at the bottom of the ribbon. Inscribed on it, it says, "ORGANIZED/ 1771/ GOVERNOR'S FOOT GUARD/ QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET."
Object number1993.175.57
MarkingsVerso, inscribed: "D. H. R. CO./ SPRINGFIELD/ MASS."NotesHistorical Note: The Governor's Foot Guard is an established military troop that has discontinued active duty, but remains as a historical body.On View
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