Badge, Political
Badge, Political
Badge, Political

Badge, Political

Object number2015.22.259
Date1895
MediumFabric; Metal; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCopper-toned pin connected to red, white, and blue striped ribbon and metal token. Text embossed across pin; ribbon features gold-tone text. Token features relief of Daniel Hastings, and reverse side of the token features the coat of arms of Pennsylvania outlined by a PA keystone. Embossed text throughout token.DimensionsHeight x Width: 3.375 × 1.5 in. (8.6 × 3.8 cm)
InscriptionsPin at the top reads: "SOUVENIR".

In gold-toned ink, ribbon reads: "Plurality / 241 [dot] 397".

To the left of the image reads: "GEN. D. H." To the right reads: "HASTINGS".

On the reverse side of the token, there is the coat of arms of Pennsylvania outlined by a PA keystone. Along the left side of the keystone reads: "JAN. 15,", and on the right side of the keystone reads: "1895". Along the top edge of the token, starting on the left-hand side and finishing on the right, reads: "INAUGURATED GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA".
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