Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pensi X

Name/Title

Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pensi X

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1628

Description

This item is a black velvet badge with a red satin carnation in the center and a French phrase in gold text going around it with a gold rope border. The text is, "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pensi X." It means, "Shame on him who thinks ill of it." or "Evil be to him who evil thinks." On the back is red material with a makers mark of Edwin Booth, Badge Manufac'r Brooklyn. 253 Court Street. 3 inch diameter.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL