Name/Title
Membership RibbonEntry/Object ID
1960.155Description
Enameled medal in the shape of a Maltese cross hanging from a red, white, and blue striped grosgrain ribbon. The arms of the cross are enameled white lined with blue and there is a red circle in the center with a gold spread eagle surrounded by the inscription, "LEX RECIT ARMA TUENTUR". The back of the medal has a fasces in place of the eagle, and the inscription, "M.O. LOYAL LEGION U.S. MDCCCLXV".Context
Worn by General Stephen Thomas of Bethel, Vermont, to indicate his membership in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS), a fraternal organization for military officers who fought for the Union army during the Civil War.Acquisition
Accession
1960.155Acquisition Method
UnknownLexicon
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 ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2-3/4 inWidth
1-5/8 inDepth
1/4 inMaterial
Gold, Enamel, SilkRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas, Stephen (1809-1903)Person or Organization
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United StatesRelated Places
Place
Town
BethelCounty
Windsor CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America