VERY RARE DEDICATION RIBBON BADGE – PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1897

VERY RARE DEDICATION RIBBON BADGE – PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1897

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This lovely badge was given to members and staff of the delegation of the Pennsylvania State Legislature who attended the dedication of the Washington Monument of Philadelphia, on May, 15, 1897.

The ribbon badge is in a nice condition, with wear to the upper portion of the ribbon – immediately below the brooch – which shows unobtrusive evidence of repair.  The brooch itself is a celluloid “PENNA LEGISLATURE 1897” with gilt brass frame over a copper body.  A patent stamp reads “PAT. OCT 18. 92”.  A manufacturer’s tag is glued to the reverse near the bottom and reads “J. H. Shaw Co. / No. 1330 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., / Manufacturer of / Badges, Buttons, Portraits, Banners and Flags.”

Front features gold text, three-dimensional bow with state seal button, and complete wire fringe. A drop medal hangs from the attached bow in the form of a Keystone with the state seal on the front, and the text “DEDICATION OF WASHINGTON MONUMENT MAY 15 1897 PHILAD.” On the reverse. No fraying is noted along the edges and the ribbon remains firmly stitched to the ribbon bar of the brooch. Dimensions are 3” x 8.75” (including fringe).

Sure to be a wonderful addition to any historic badge collection, with something for the Philadelphia or George Washington inclined.   [sr][ph:L]

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