Ribbon, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Ribbon, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

319 a

Description

Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans Membership Badge. Material: metal and textile. Size: 1 3/8" W. x 3 3/8" L. Description: white, yellow and red vertically striped ribbon suspended from a decorative metal bar - stamped across bar: "A.U.S.W.V" - brass medallion hangs from bar - Spanish American War symbol in relief: seal of war centered on a cross on an eight-pointed star - border print around symbol: "National Auxiliary U.S. W.V." - imprint on back: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co Neward J.H."- attaching pin catch on back.

Context

Waseca County Military - Spanish American War. Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans (AUSWV). Women. Found in a wooden cabinet along with annual reports & proceedings. Ribbon's significance is unknown. It may be a nation's flag.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ribbon, Fraternal

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Ribbon, Insignia

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Insignia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

8-10/1998

Create Date

June 1, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024