Pin

Object Name:

Pin

Object ID:

1977.021.142.05

Date:

1890-1925

Description:

24 military uniform insignia pins, worn by Otis G. Hammond (1869-1944) of Concord, NH. Metal.
1. Oak leaf in oval, Major (4)
2. Crossed rifles, "1", First Infantry (4)
3. "I" on enameled shield, Infantry
4. Two bars, Captain (2)
5. Eagle, Colonel (2)
6. "NH / 3 / LS WV" on enameled shield, Legion of Spanish War Veterans (2)
7. "NH / NEW HAMPSHIRE / STATE GUARD", bronze shield
8. "N.H.SG" (2)
9. "N.H." (2)
10. Eagle with shield, large. Marked on reverse, "J.R.GAUNT&SON / NEW YORK".
11. Eagle with shield, small (2)
12. Diamond shape

Material:

Metal
Bronze
Silver
Brass

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.

Otis Hammond served in the N.H. National Guard, 1891-99 and 1910-15. He served on the staff of Gov. Rolland H. Spaulding, 1915-17. He was a Major in the First Infantry, N.H. State Guard, 1917-23.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

People:

Hammond, Otis G. (1869-1944)