Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Catalog Number |
1977.47.206 |
Date |
1951 |
Material(s) |
Brass/Silk |
Dimensions |
H-3.25 W-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a membership badge from the 1951 encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The pin face has a brass frame around a paper insert that says "GUS. KURZ." in pencil. The front of the ribbon has 2 vertical stripes of red and yellow with gold letters which say, "GUEST / 53RD NATIONAL / ENCAMPMENT/ UNITED / SPANISH WAR / VETERANS / GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. / AUG. 26-30, 1951". Also in gold, is a cross which is a symbol of the United Spanish War Veterans group. |
Notes |
This was owned by Gus Kurz. |
Collection |
Eckherdt Kurz Collection |
Event |
Spanish American War |
People |
Kurz, Gus |
Subjects |
Insignia Ribbon badges Military service Veterans Veterans' organizations |
Search Terms |
Insignia Ribbon Spanish-American War, 1898 United Spanish War Veterans Veterans Groups |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |