Badge

Object Name:

Badge

Object ID:

1977.021.139.1

Date:

1881

Description:

Badge, Sons of Veterans. Brass Maltese cross with emblem inscribed in blue enamel disk on face, "FILII VETERANORUM MDCCCLXXXI", and on reverse "347 / SONS OF VETERANS / U.S.A. / WAR SERVICE". "SV" monogram in center. Hangs from red, white, and blue ribbon. (FILII VETERANORUM = Sons/Children of Veterans)

Material:

Textile
Metal
Brass

Dimensions:

H-2.9 W-1.3 inches

Provenance:

Acquired with household goods, photographs, and other memorabilia of the Hammond / Kimball families of Concord, NH. Priscilla Hammond (1900-1977) was the daughter of Otis G. Hammond (1869-1944), former Director of NHHS.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

People:

Hammond, Otis G. (1869-1944)

Subjects:

Badges, Emblems, Ribbon badges, Ribbons