Medal, Commemorative

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Medal, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

9.97.8

Description

Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 3 3/8" L. Description: sterling silver pin - banner-shaped at top stamped: "Be Prepared" - reverse side: revolving safety catch and bolt - red, white and blue vertically striped ribbon suspended from metal banner - silver metal palm pin attached to center ribbon - sterling silver eagle shape extends from ribbon by a small metal ring - lettering on eagle: "BSA" - insignia for achievement of the Eagle Scout Badge from the Boy Scouts of America.

Context

Organization: Boy Scouts of America. Part of a larger collection that includes the shirt & medals that go on it, the neckerchief & slide, & merit badge sash (#9.97.1-13); worn on the right side of the left breast pocket flap

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Medal, Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 14, 1997

Update Date

November 21, 2024