Governor's Foot Guard badge
MakerMade by
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Mediumbronze; silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/2 × 1 3/8in. (6.4 × 3.5cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA small badge for the Governor's Foot Guard, which was organized in 1771. There is a plain metal bar across the top of the badge with a pin on the reverse. A red silk ribbon hangs from the bar and on the other end is a medallion shaped object with "ORGANIZED/ GFG/ 1771" insccribed in the center.
Object number1993.175.60
NotesHistorical Note: The Governor's Foot Guard is an established military troop that has discontinued active duty, but remains as a historical body.Subject Terms
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Tiffany & Company
Whitehead and Hoag Company
