Artist/Maker
Henry V. Allien & Co.
(American, 1852; ca. 1874)
Related person
Colonel George Creighton Webb
(American, 1854 – 1948)
Shoulder knots in storage box
ca. 1898
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Metal, textile, paint
Each (shoulder knot): 7 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (18.1 x 10.5 x 4.4 cm)
Container (box): 4 × 8 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (10.2 × 21 × 14 cm)
Container (box): 4 × 8 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (10.2 × 21 × 14 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
1948.145a-c
According to the accession records, these shoulder knots belonged to George Creighton Webb (1854-1948). Webb was commissioned colonel during the Spanish-American War.
DescriptionPair of lieutenant colonel's shoulder knots with black pad with gilded metal insignia of the Inspector General's Department (sword and fasces, crossed and wreathed) between a pair of gold embroidered oak leaves; heavy gold braid, bordering pad and interlaced on strap; gilded metal button with shield-breasted eagle surrounded by stars; brass strap fastener; rectangular black painted metal storage box with hinged, flat-topped lid.Markingsin relief: on metal plate affixed to center of lid: "H. V. ALLIEN & Co. / NEW YORK."
stamped: on fasteners: "HENRY V. ALLIEN & Co. / NEW YORK"
in relief: on insigia at center of pad: "DROIT ET AVANT"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
