Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Badge of the Veterans, Seventh Regiment New York National Guard
Object Number:
2010.5
Date:
1899
Medium:
Gold, enamel, textile, diamonds
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.8 cm)
Inscriptions:
Engraved on reverse: "Henry Block, Treasurer Co. F / 7th Regiment N.Y.N.G. Nov 15th 1899"
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.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
