Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.4365.7
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 2 5/8 in. ( 17.8 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Dark purple silk satin ribbon printed in silver and red; depicts standing armored knight with shield bearing Maltese cross; inscribed banderole below: "BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH"; inscription: "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES/57 K.T./ST. ELMO/COMMANDERY/BROOKLYN N.Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.