Badge, Political
Badge, Political
Badge, Political

Badge, Political

Object number2015.22.250
Date1890-1895
MediumFabric; Ink; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionGold-toned pin attached to red, white, and blue striped ribbon and gold-tone token. Front of token features relief of Daniel H. Hastings, and reverse side has relief of Civil War soldier and embossed text.DimensionsHeight x Width: 3.313 × 1.5 in. (8.4 × 3.8 cm)
InscriptionsThe pin at the top reads: "PENNSYLVANIA". The ribbon below this reads: "6th PENN'A / REG'T / U. S .V. / CAMPAIGNER / V [illegible] / 18[illegible]8". Text on the right of the image on the front of the token reads: "GENL. D. H.", and on the left of the image reads: "HASTINGS". On the reverse side, text around the top edge of the token reads: "OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS".
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