Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge w/ribbon & pin
Object name
Badge w/ribbon & pin
Date
1899
Medium
Brass, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; lower bar inscribed "CALIFORNIA" circular medal suspended from bar by two links depicts American and California flags and inscription "THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA TO USN/FOR SERVICE IN THE/SPANISH AMERICAN WAR/1898-99."; reverse with an allegorical image depicting the goddess of war presenting a laurel wreath to a soldier; red, white and yellow silk ribbon connects bar and medal.
Object Number
INV.4769
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
