Ribbon, Fraternal
Object number2004.93.20 a,b
Date1900
MediumSatin/Metal
Credit LineGift of Serb National Federation
DescriptionRed, white and blue satin Serbian membership badge with pin; on front is a medallion with a picture of St. Nikola; Cyrillic writing; black satin with silver writing on back; pin has two gold tassels on sides.Dimensions9.25 in. (23.5 cm)InscriptionsBlack satin with silver writing on back; "IN MEMORIAM / SERB. ORTH. SOC. / ST. NIKOLAS" . . . "WILMERDING, PA"; written "SERBIAN SOCIETY".
Historical NotesPart of a collection donated by the Serbian National Federation.Label TextIn addition to hats and belts, members of Serb fraternal organizations often wore badges to indicate their support and association within the organization. These badges were often double-sided, with one side black worn during funerals.
Related institution
Serbian Orthodox Society
Related institution
Serbian Society
Collector
Serb National Federation
On View
On viewCollections
c. 1910
