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Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.38 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
State Arsenal & Armory Dedication badge
Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.38 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

State Arsenal & Armory Dedication badge

Date1909
Mediumsilver; silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 3/4 × 1 3/4in. (9.5 × 4.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
DescriptionA Marshal badge worn at the dedication of the State Arsenal and Armory, Hartford in 1909. At the top of the badge is a silver piece with the Connecticut state seal in the center. A blue ribbon with gold lettering is between the two silver pieces. The round silver piece suspended from the ribbon has a relief image of the State Arsenal and Armory.
Object number1959.34.38
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "1672 1909"

Recto, printed in gold ink: "MARSHAL"

Recto, inscribed: "STATE ARSENAL & ARMORY/ HARTFORD, CONN./ DEDICATED/ NOV. 12, 1909"

Verso, engraved: "THE CHAS. M. ROBBINS CO./ ATTLEBORO, MASS."
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.18 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Robbins Company
    1909
    Gift of Mrs. E. Gorton Rogers, 1966.62.10 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Ernest Elias Rogers
    1928
    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    Samuel R. Terrell
    early-mid 19th century
    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.37 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    about 1909
    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.57 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
    Dickinson Hard Rubber Co.
    about 1896
    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.55 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    about 1911