Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin
Object Number:
2002.1.4386
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
A large gold colored metal patriotic or military pin in the shape of two detailed crossed rifles with a central stars and stripes shield highlighted with red, white and blue enamel. Prossibly a pre-World War I infantry insignia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
