Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Catalog Number |
2015.00.87 |
Maker |
Whitehead & Hoag Company |
Date |
1905 |
Material(s) |
Metal/Celluloid |
Dimensions |
H-3.125 W-1.8 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. On the back of the celluloid piece, there is small text that reads, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK NJ." |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
Breckinridge, John Cabell, 1821-1875 |
Subjects |
Badges Reunions Veterans |
Search Terms |
American Civil War reunion United Confederate Veterans Confederate States of America Civil War Veterans Louisville (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |