Epaulets (2) and case. Object ID changed to 1956.009.3
Case: Sheet iron construction, bean shaped case with internal support for epaulets, painted black. Central bail handle on hinged lid with hasp type clasp at front.
Epaulets A & B: Gold, brass, silk.
**** Note: Appears to be epaulets described in 1956.009 and belonging to General John Fulton Reynolds. See object file for additional information.
Reproduced copies of seals of citizens of Lancaster County, Casts were taken from documents of the Lancaster County Courthouse - deeds, justice of the peace, notary public, personal. Includes Penn's Grant seal.
Gold paper (promoting the gold standard) political campaign ribbon, "Vote McKinley Citizens Ticket " with photos of McKinley and Crow below. Profile of McKinley: "Pennsylvania Will Head the County to Victory...Nov.3rd, 1896." Printed photo of Crow: "No Boss Shall Rule This Town!/ Alex Crow, Jr.
At bottom: "WEAR THIS ON ELECTION DAY/ Compliments of/ The Philadelphia Inquirer."
Purple political campaign ribbon of the "Republican League of Pennsylvania." R.L.U.S. A photo of the the delegate is printed on a white background is attached with red and white cords. In gold letters below: "Williamsport, 1892. Delegate."
Reunion Badge for the 79th Pennsylvania, Civil War. "1861-1865 / 4th Reunion/ 79th Reg't / Penn'a Veteran Vol's / May 15th, 1894." Gold acorn in center of badge refers to the 14th Corps, in which the regiment served. Badge is blue with gold letters.
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.
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Button pin with G.A.R. emblem on top. "In Memoriam / Brandywine / Post No. 54 / Coatesville, PA." Black with silver border and gold letters.
Civil War veteran badge, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. "Reunion / Survivors / of / Chickamauga / 9th / Penna. Vet. Cav. / Chattanooga, Tenn. / 1892." Label on back shows made by E. J. Erisman, 42 West King St., Lancaster. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
