Military pin

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Military pin

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.506

Description

This is a commemorative medal made of a brass metal and satin ribbon. The top is a rectangular shape frame with name written on paper appearing inside frame; the back has a pin clasp. Hanging from this frame is a satin ribbon with gold print. The ribbon folds at bottom and is gathered together to fit through a slot in the top of the five-point medal star. This star has in relief: The U. S. Seal; eagle and shield of stars and stripes with writing behind eagle. There is writing on back also. The ribbon continues up the back and terminates under clasp. It is sewn in place.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Whitehead-Hoag

Date made

1925

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Front reads: "Brig. Gen. John Ross Delafield" Ribbon: "President" Medal: "United States Forces" Back of Medal: "Kansas City MO." Reads: "4th National Convention Reserve Officers/ Association of United States/ Oct. 1-4, 1925; Whitehead-Hoag"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4 in

Width

2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 5.1 cm)

Material

Ribbon (satin), brass, Metal Unspecified

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

User

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.507 a-b - Storage box - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom