Collection Highlights
A Brief Description of NEW-YORK: Formerly Called New-Netherlands..
Date:
1670
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1670.Den
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Luce Center
Badge/ medal
Object Number:
2002.1.3302
Date:
1919
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
3 x 1 x 1/4 in.
Description:
A gold colored metal two-part medal. The top triangular section, embossed with a brick building with a large veranda below the word "Virginia" on a blue enameled background, is attached by a chain link to a square section embossed with a German cross and crossed swords marked "K.T./ 34th Triennial/ 1919 Phila.", around a central circular plaque with an red enameled cross, encircled by a blue enameled ring that reads "In Hoc Signo Vinces/ Sept". "K.T." stands for "Knights Templar".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
