Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Catalog Number |
2016.00.117 |
Maker |
Green Duck Co. |
Date |
1932 |
Material(s) |
Brass |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-1.875 inches |
Description |
This is a badge commemorating the 37th convention of the Sons of Confederate veterans. An ornate pin with a medal attached that is made of bronze and is brown in color. "Confederate Memorial Institute" is at the top and underneath it is a cast likeness of "Battle Abbey" followed by "RICHMOND. VA." at the bottom. Connected by 1 chain loop is a shield shaped medallion with the likeness of R.E. Lee surrounded by the inscription: "37th ANNUAL CONVENTION" and "S.C.V." at the bottom. |
Notes |
Formed in 1889, the United Confederate Veterans was the Confederate alternative to the Union's Grand Army of the Republic (founded in 1866). The UCV was a fraternal organization headquartered in New Orleans with local units scattered across the South. Their reunions were massive affairs peaking at 106,000 guests and members in Little Rock in 1911. Its last reunion was held in 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia, attended by three members. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 |
Subjects |
Veterans Veterans' organizations Badges Monuments Monuments & memorials Reunions Conventions |
Search Terms |
Confederate Sons of Confederate Veterans Richmond (Va.) |