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Daughters of Union Veterans ribbon
- Creator:
- B.J. Kesl Co.
- Location:
- Illinois, Cook County, Chicago
- Origin Date:
- 1930
- Materials:
- cloth, metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3 1/2 in x 1 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0565
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Ribbon features a gold medal with scalloped edges and President Abraham Lincoln's profile embossed in the center. "Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865" encircles Lincoln's bust. Two white and red ribbons stream from the medal. The white ribbon is stamped with "45th Annual Conven..." in gold ink; the bottom halves of the ribbons have been torn off. A safety pin and the maker's information are found on the reverse of the medal. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum