1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

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