Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Badge |
Catalog Number |
1988.038.00004 |
Date |
1909 |
Description |
The badge consists of two lengths of silk ribbon, one red and one white, sewn together at the top. Each ribbon has a fishtail end. The red ribbon has the following printed in black across its length, "DELEGATE." The white ribbon has the following printed in blue outline, "GRAND / CAMP / VIRGINIA / C. V. / [image] / DANVILLE / 1909." The image is an eagle silhouette with outspread wings. |
Dimensions |
W-3 L-8 inches |
Owned |
Alexander Jennings |
Owner Regiment |
Co. D, 15th Virginia Infantry |
Provenance |
Alexander Jennings collected this badge worn by a delegate to a Grand Camp (reunion) of the Virginia Divison, [United] Confederate Veterans, held in Danville, Virginia in 1909. He was a Sergeant with Co. D, 15th Virginia Infantry. |
People |
Jennings, Alexander |
Search Terms |
U.C.V. UCV United Confederate Veterans |
Subjects |
reunions veterans |