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Republican National Convention badge

Creator:
Greenduck Co.
Location:
Illinois, Cook County, Chicago
Origin Date:
1920
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
overall: 4 in x 2 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0609
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This badge consists of a silk American flag ribbon with a medal in the shape of an eagle with spread wings at the top and a bronze medallion hanging from the bottom. A pin mechanism is attached to the back of the top medal. Banners across the eagle's chest read: "Republican National Convention" and "Asst. Sgt. at Arms" while the location, Chicago, is to the viewer's left and the date,1920, is to the viewer's right on the medal. The medallion at the bottom features the right profile of Abraham Lincoln in low relief. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum