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26th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers Anniversary badge

Creator:
Schwaabs & Son
Location:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Origin Date:
1912
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
overall: 3 3/4 in x 1 3/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0683
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

The badge features a red, white, and blue grosgrain ribbon with an attached gold-colored medal at the end. The medal is attached to the ribbon with a jump ring. The shield-shaped medal features President Abraham Lincoln's right profile. Lincoln is surrounded by low relief print that reads "50th Anniversary" on the top and "26th Reg. Wis. Vol. Aug. 21" on the bottom. On the proper right of Lincoln, print reads "1862" and the proper left reads "1912". The frame of the medallion is decorated with scrolls and floral ornamentation. The smooth back of the medallion features engraved print that reads "Schwaabs & S. Co. Milwaukee". Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum