Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Catalog Number |
2017.00.135 |
Maker |
Whitehead & Hoag Co. |
Date |
ca. 1905 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Paper/Tin/Silk |
Dimensions |
H-1.5 W-3 inches |
Description |
This United Confederate Veterans reunion badge has a horse shaped pin with 3 hooves on the ground and one upraised. There is a celluloid piece attached at the bottom of the pin by a loop. It has an image of Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge in center, a red banner above image with "REUNION U.C.V. LOUISVILLE JUNE, 1905" printed in white, images of the First Confederate National flag and the Confederate battle flag at bottom, and behind Breckinridge's image is a Civil War battle scene. There is a red ribbon attached to the pin that says, "Kentucky" down the center. |
Notes |
United Confederate Veterans Reunion Badge used June 1905. This badge, created to be worn at the United Confederate Veterans Reunion of 1905 in Louisville, commemorates Kentucky native John C. Breckinridge for his service as general in the Confederate army. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
UCV Reunion 1905 |
People |
Breckinridge, John Cabell, 1821-1875 Whitehead & Hoag Company |
Subjects |
Badges Reunions Veterans |
Search Terms |
American Civil War reunion United Confederate Veterans Confederate States of America Civil War Veterans |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |