Patriotic Order Sons of America ribbon

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Patriotic Order Sons of America ribbon

Entry/Object ID

1511

Description

Faded red, white and blue ribbon with center medallion. Brass wire fringe at bottom. White enameled bar at top with gold border says "PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA". In center of bar is American flag shield with star and man's head in center. At top of shield is banner that says "P.O.S. OF A.". Centered medallion is on white ribbon with crossed American flags. Medallion is white enamel with "P.O.S. OF A." shield in center surrounded by gold wreath with spread winged eagle at top. In gold letters on bottom half "WASHINGTON CAMP NO. 7 SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W. VA.". Ribbon is black on back has silver letters in circle "IN MEMORIAM". Silver letters below say "WASHINGTON CAMP NO. 7 SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W. VA.".

Acquisition

Accession

342

Source or Donor

Jenkins, Harry R., III

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880 - circa 1920

Material

Fabric