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Kerchief
ca. 1848
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Insignia

Insignia
Object name 
Insignia
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Metal, enamel
Dimensions 
2 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Description 
A gold colored metal military insignia pin in the shape of two crossed cannon barrels under an American flag highlighted with red, white and blue enamel. Probably a pre-World War I artillery officer's hat insignia.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.4393
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.