Collection Highlights
Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
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Historical Artifacts
Badge of the Veterans, Seventh Regiment New York National Guard
Object name
Badge of the Veterans, Seventh Regiment New York National Guard
Date
1899
Medium
Gold, enamel, textile, diamonds
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.8 cm)
Description
Circular badge with cipher "NG" and blue enamel "V" with gold "7" above, encircled with a garter of blue enamel bearing the regiment motto, "Patria Et Gloria"; half rosettes ornament medallion at sides and bottom; cipher pierced revealing cherry red ribbon; letter "F" studded with eight cut diamonds suspended from badge.
Credit Line
Gregg W. Dawson, Dawson's Fine Jewelry, LTD.
Object Number
2010.5
Inscriptions
Engraved on reverse: "Henry Block, Treasurer Co. F / 7th Regiment N.Y.N.G. Nov 15th 1899"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
