Pin, Membership
Object number2019.151.1
Date1887-1969
OriginNY
MediumMetal; Brass(?); Enamel
Credit LineGift of Richard H. McCall
DescriptionGold-colored metal pin with navy blue enamel on front with gold details. Pin is circular convex shape with decorative extension at top and bottom. Front has gold perimeter, gold interior circle, and crossed gold swords with gold organizational acronym amongst the design and a shield at bottom center. Reverse is gold-colored metal and has vertical pinback through center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.875 x 0.688 x 0.25 in. (2.2 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has gold text "S / M / B".
MarksReverse has engraved maker text at bottom center "CABRAXMARCO / N.Y."; text is difficult to read.
Historical NotesSwift Mission Brigade pin. In 1887, Major E. Morgan McCombs of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegheny established the Elliot E. Swift Mission Band, later known as the Swift Mission Brigade, a quasi-military organization that aimed to teach boys discipline, military order, and inspire them for mission work. The attendees were also given religious training, in addition to military training. It was named for Dr. Elliot E. Swift, a popular pastor at First Presbyterian Church. By 1895, the Brigade had 215 members with around 4,000 participated by the time it dissolved in 1969.
Related institution
Swift Mission Brigade
(1887 - 1969)
Related person
E. Morgan McCombs
Related person
Elliot E. Swift
On View
Not on view
1942
Harry Ash
c. 2012
Bastian Brothers Company
