Badge

Object Name:

Badge

Object ID:

2008.003.01

Place of Origin:

Worcester, MA

Date:

circa 1900

Description:

Franco-American fraternal ribbon badge, Union St-Jean-Baptiste d'Amerique, Somersworth, NH, c. 1900. Metal pin at top with celluloid image of clasped hands, from which is suspended, by brass chains, a nameplate imprinted "MEMBRE". Hanging from the nameplate is a heavy round brass medallion with foliate decoration around perimeter and eagle at top; in center of medallion is a colored disk with white lettering on a blue border: "L'UNION ST-JEAN-BAPTISTE D'AMERIQUE / FONDEE LE 7 MAI 1900", and a cross and American flag in center. Also attached to the top pin are two reversible silk ribbons sewn together at top and bottom, with gold metallic fringe at bottom. One ribbon is black with silver lettering: "In Memoriam / CONSEIL / C. DEMERS / NO. 213 / U.S.J.B.A. / SOMERSWORTH, N.H", and a cross surrounded by a wreath. Other ribbon is red with gold metallic edging and gold lettering: "CONSEIL / C. DEMERS / NO. 213 / U.S.J.B.A. / SOMERSWORTH, N.H." Printed paper label sewn between the two ribbons: "Bannieres, Insignes, Drapeaux / et Regalia de tous genres. / J. A. JACQUES, / 88-92-94 MECHANIC STREET, / WORCESTER, - - MASSACHUSETTS".

Material:

Textile
Silk
Metal
Brass
Celluloid

Dimensions:

H-9 W-2.9 inches

Provenance:

Purchased on eBay.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

People:

Demers, C., Jacques, J. A.

Subjects:

American flag, Badges, Crosses, Eagle, Fraternal organizations, Hands, Leaves, Medallions, Memorials, Mourning, Ribbon badges, Ribbons, Wreaths