Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Catalog Number |
2015.00.91 |
Maker |
Schwaab S. & S. Co. |
Date |
1900-1920 |
Material(s) |
Brass |
Dimensions |
H-2.125 W-1.5 inches |
Description |
This brass souvenir badge features an image of Robert E. Lee. The badge is made of two pieces. The top part of this badge is made of a curved bar with the word "SOUVENIR" in the center and has a decorative scroll design along the top center edge. Hanging from this bar by one link is a Maltese cross design with five arms, each with a delicate scroll on each arm. A circular center is superimposed over the intersection of the arms. The center has a beaded edge and reads "CONFEDERATE GENERAL / ROBT. E. LEE" along the interior border. An image of Lee with his sword drawn while mounted on a horse is in the center. The back of the cross has the maker's information printed at the top: "SCHWAAB S. & S. CO. MILWAUKEE." |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
Schwaab S. & S. Co. Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 |
Subjects |
Badges Reunions Veterans Souvenirs |
Search Terms |
American Civil War reunion United Confederate Veterans Confederate States of America Civil War Veterans |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |