Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: Veteran Fireman's Association
Object Number:
INV.10749
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 15.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Red ribbon and pin-back brass badge with gold metal trimming at top; circular brass badge at center of ribbon inscribed "VETERAN FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION"; images of fire hydrant, horns, ladders and axes within fire hose border topped with helmet.
Gallery Label:
According to an envelope with the object, the original owner of the ribbon was John Moller, a member of the organization, who later presented it to his nephew, Charles G. Moller Jr., in April of 1917.
Credit Line:
Gift of Chas G. Moller, 1930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
