Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Badge |
Catalog Number |
TBMR-212.2 |
Date |
1908 (?) |
Description |
A 4 part commemorative badge. The top is a round stamped brass disc with a brass frame with colored paper under a clear celluloid cover. It depicts portraits of Winnie Davis and Robert E. Lee with crossed flags that are printed in color. Connected to the badge are 3 ribbons: 2 red and 1 white with gold printing that reads: "CONFEDERATE REUNION BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA JUNE 9-13, 1908" The manufacturer's paper label is in the back with a straight pin under the brass frame. |
Dimensions |
W-1.5 L-4.5 Dia-1.5 inches |
Owned |
Alvin C. Fry |
Made |
Philadelphia Badge Company |
Provenance |
A commemorative badge commemorating the 18th annual Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham, Alabama June 9-13, 1908. |
People |
Fry, Alvin C. Lee, Robert E. Davis, Varina Anne (Winnie) |
Subjects |
reunions veterans |