Name/Title
Membership RibbonEntry/Object ID
1964.1.3dDescription
Membership ribbon consisting of a metal name tag, a red grosgrain ribbon, and shaped medallion. The name tag is molded with an image of a city skyline and the words, "19TH ANNUAL CONVENTION". There is a hollow window at the center into which is inserted a small pieces of paper with the inked label, "VERMONT". The medallion is molded with laurel leaves, the statue of liberty, and the inscription, "1937 NEW YORK". There is a small inset enameled medallion that reads, "AMERICAN LEGION". The back of the medallion is molded with an illustration of a large parade with the label, "UP FIFTH AVENUE AGAIN IN 1937!", diagonally across the image.Context
Owned by Harold T. Hawes of Berlin, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1964.1Source or Donor
Hawes, Cora BatchelderAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Ribbon, MembershipNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Ribbon, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsMaterial
Metal, Silk, PaperRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
American Legion Department of VermontPerson or Organization
Hawes, Harold T. (1889-1945)Related Places
Place
Town
BerlinCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America