Collection Highlights

Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati

Date:

ca. 1802

Object Number:

1972.12ab

Medium:

Silk, gold, enamel

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Object name

Crucifix pin / pendant

Date

1880-1920

Medium

Chalcedony, paste, metal

Dimensions

Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 5.7 x 8.6 cm )

Description

Black onyx crucifix pin / pendant with paste gem at the center; hinged pin and hook on reverse, pendant finding at the top.

Object Number

INV.8306

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.