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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Title
Steam Fire Engine Numeral Plate
Object ID
1937.002.1
Date Range
Circa 1882
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Title
Steam Fire Engine Numeral Plate
Description
Silver colored, shield shaped plaque with beveled edge. Four holes, two at top and two at bottom, for mounting. Engraved with 4.5in high ornate "1" in center. A banner like ribbon, curving around it contains "L.F.D." Some black matter in all recessed areas and lines makes numbers and motifs stand out. Cast from brass, plated in white metal, possibly silver. According to accession "this was a numeral plate was taken from Clapp Jones steam fire engine #1 about 1882."
Date Range
Circa 1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0161
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Plaque
Material
Brass
Length (in)
9.125
Width (in)
8
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
One corner is bent.
Object ID
1937.002.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1937.002
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2003.015
Date Range
1860-1870
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Collection
Military Collection
Description
Pair of Civil War epaulets, captains bars, 1st regimental button in blue, top buttons marked "A" for artillery.
Date Range
1860-1870
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 11
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0203
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Civil War
Uniforms
Epaulets
Object Name
Epaulet
Material
Brass, Satin
Height (in)
6
Length (in)
15
Width (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Regimental button has become detached from epaulet.
Object ID
2003.015
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Grover Cleveland 1884 Political Ribbon
Object ID
2004.025
Date Range
1884
Collection
History Collection
Title
Grover Cleveland 1884 Political Ribbon
Description
Blue political campaign ribbon, Bronze-colored eagle with arrows and olive leaves perched on a shield with picture of Grover Cleveland in a circle. Above reads:"For President" and below: "1884 / Grover Cleveland"
Date Range
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0527
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Ribbon, Political
Material
Silk
Height (in)
7
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Some fraying on ends.
Object ID
2004.025
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Object ID
2006.971
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Description
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Nissley, D.H.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-08-07
Condition Notes
Tear above left flag.
Object ID
2006.971
Accession Number
2006.971
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.969
Date Range
1876
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic "10th National Encampment / G.A.R. / Philadelphia / 1876". Yellow with gold letters.
Date Range
1876
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1876
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
2
Object ID
2006.969
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Collection
Military Collection: Monument Dedication, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.962
Date Range
October 29, 1887
Collection
Military Collection: Monument Dedication, PA 79th
Description
Civil War Badge for dedication of monument for the 97th Pennsylvania. "97th, Penna. Vols. / Monument / Dedication / Oct. 29th, 1887". Corps emblem in center of badge. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Date Range
October 29, 1887
Year Range From
1887
Year Range To
1887
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.375
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.962
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
G.A.R. Ribbon, 1876
Object ID
2006.960
Date Range
1876
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
G.A.R. Ribbon, 1876
Description
Civil War veteran delegate badge, Grand Army of the Republic. "Delegate / Dept. of Penna. / Semiannual / Encampment / G.A.R. / Philadelphia / 1876." Blue with gold letters.
Date Range
1876
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6.625
Width (in)
2.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-09-28
Condition Notes
Top and bottom raw edges are fraying.
Object ID
2006.960
Accession Number
2006.960
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.568
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Civil War veteran reunion badge, 79th Pennsylvania. "Reunion / 79th / Regiment / P.V.V." Light blue with gold letters.
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1930
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
1.875
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.568
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.565
Date Range
1889
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Top bar/pin: "1889 / Milwaukee". Bottom piece in shape of keystone: ":G. A. R. / Delegate from / Pennsylvania To / National Encap.t." Hand-shaking scene in middle.
Date Range
1889
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1889
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.565
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.951
Date Range
June 21, 1882
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon piece on top. Holds coin with hand-shaking scene in G.A.R. star on front: "Fraternity Charity Loyalty". On back is patriotic scene: "Sixteenth Annual Encampment / Baltimore June 21, 1882".
Date Range
June 21, 1882
Year Range From
1882
Year Range To
1882
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
1.375
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.951
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