Badge

1889

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Bronze, silk

Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 8.9 x 4.1 cm )
Part (Badge): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)

Gift of the Genealogical & Biographical Society

1942.253m

DescriptionBronze badge worn by a member of the George Washington inauguration centennial committee; badge suspended from two bars linked by chains; top bar "NEW YORK 1789-1889 GW"; lower bar engraved "GENERAL COMMITTEE"; obverse of badge with profile bust of George Washington facing left with tied fasces to right, with "PATER PATRIA / MDCC LXXXIX" and "GEORGE WASHINGTON"; reverse has eagle with shield and motto, and "TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT NEW YORK APRIL XXXTH MDCLXXXIX - BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON CELEBRATION NEW-YORK APRIL XXXTH MCDDDLXXXIX"; ivory silk ribbon.

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)