Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Insignia
Object name
Insignia
Date
1910-1920
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
Description
A gold colored metal military insignia pin. A viking ship with square sails, a dragon masthead, shields and a banner that reads "Overseas", next to the British royal crown and the number "197", all above a scroll embossed "Vikings Of Canada". Probably a Candadian military regimental badge from World War I.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.3382
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
