2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
Artist/Maker: John Cook

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Ribbon

Ribbon
Object name 
Ribbon
Date 
late 19th century
Medium 
Silk
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 4 3/16 in. ( 13 x 10.6 cm )
Description 
Cream silk satin ribbon printed in blue and red; depicts landscapes with round medallion at center depicting two Native Americans wearing feathered headdresses; superimposed red rectangle bears inscription: "CHICAGO/MILWAUKEE/AND ST. PAUL/RAILWAY".
Object Number 
INV.2782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.