Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge w/ribbon & pin
Object Number:
INV.4755
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; inscription "ARMY OF OCCUPATION PORTO RICO/1898"; depicts laurel wreath and fort; reverse inscription "UNITED STATES ARMY/FOR/SERVICE" with depiction of stars and eagle depicted; red, yellow and blue silk ribbon connects bar and medal.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
