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Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
Artist/Maker: Pierre Vase alias Cruche

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Insignia

Insignia
Object name 
Insignia
Date 
1880-1920
Medium 
Metal, enamel
Dimensions 
2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description 
A gold colored metal military insignia pin in the shape of two detailed crossed rifles under an American flag highlighted with red, white and blue enamel. Probably a pre-World War I infantry insignia.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.4378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.