Name/Title
Founding member's badge (Fundador), Milicias Nacionales Revolucionarias (MNR)Entry/Object ID
2026.1.7Description
Object Type: Pendant badge/medal with brooch suspension bar (membership distinction)
Description: Two-part gilt-and-enamel badge. Upper brooch bar with red enamel field and recessed gilt lettering "FUNDADOR," joined by two linked jump rings to a hanging escutcheon (shield) pendant. The pendant carries the MNR emblem on a gilt field within a dark (black/navy) enamel border: crossed rifles at center; "MNR" disposed around them (N above, M left, R right) in red; "VENCEREMOS" arched across the top and "PATRIA O MUERTE" arched across the bottom, both in red, with a small device separating the lower words. Reverse (and fastening pin) not photographed.Collection
María Teresa Cornide Hernández collectionAcquisition
Accession
2026.1Notes
Belonged to María Teresa CornideMade/Created
Notes
Date unknown. Possibly post-1990.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Brooch bar: FUNDADOR ("Founder / Founding member")
Pendant: VENCEREMOS (top), MNR, PATRIA O MUERTE (bottom), with a crossed-rifles device.Materials
Material
MetalMaterial Notes
Materials: Gilt metal (gilded brass or bronze; base metal unconfirmed) with red and dark (black/navy) enamel — vitreous or cold enamel, unconfirmed.
Technique: Die-struck metal with recessed (champlevé-style) enamel fill; pendant suspended from the bar by two interlinked jump rings. Brooch-pin fastening presumed on the reverse of the bar (not visible).Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
M.N.R.Related Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
March 12, 2026Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 18, 2026
