Name/Title
Membership RibbonEntry/Object ID
1960.81.1mDescription
Red-white-and-blue striped grosgrain ribbon printed with the logo for the USWV and the inscription, "38TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. AND AUXILIARY / BARRE MAY 14-15, 1950". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-toned metal rectangular frame pin.Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1950 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Barre, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1960.81Source or Donor
Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.Date made
1950Place
City
St. LouisState/Province
MissouriCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
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 ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
United Spanish War VeteransPerson or Organization
Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)Related Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Spanish-American War