Name/Title
Mourning BadgeEntry/Object ID
2013.38.7Description
Mourning badge consisting of a metal bar pin molded with the initials, "G.A.R.", and a long black ribbon. The ribbon is printed in silver with the inscription, "HONOR THE NOBLE DEAD / IN MEMORIAM / R.B. CRANDALL Post No. 56 BARRE, VT." A GAR membership badge is printed at the center, and the bottom edge is printed with fake tassels.Context
Likely owned by Emery L. Smith of Northfield, Vermont. Smith was the first mayor of Barre City, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
2013.38Source or Donor
Sheperd, MarthaAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Badge, MourningNomenclature Sub-Class
Funerary ObjectsNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
8-1/2 inWidth
3 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Smith, Emery L. (1842-1929)Person or Organization
Grand Army of the RepublicRelated Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America