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
Badges
Object Number:
INV.7435hi
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: h: "RIFLE" ; "PISTOL"
stamped: i: "MACHINE GUN" ; "CARBINE"
Description:
White metal badges; each with two rectangular bars stamped with lettering; bars are chain-linked to bottom of a cross; one cross flanked by wreath.
Gallery Label:
These badges were awarded for excellence in marksmanship.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
