Badges

Date1925

Credit LineBequest of Mr. Eric Parkman Smith (2007)

Object number2008.10.35

DescriptionMetal badge with blue and white ribbon/pin, attached to a letterpress card (a). Inside of envelope addressed to Mrs. Charles B. Brown (b). Pin is marked "Official" and has image of the Minute Man. Card reads "Have you thought of This? The badge is the only tangible souvenir that remains in the possession of the member who attended. Very often hundreds and thousands of dollars are spent on music, decorations, flowers, carriages, automobiles, cigars as well as general entertainment, none of which remain in existence after the convention is over. The badge does, however, and aside from being a souvenir in itself, is a pleasant reminder of all the other good times experienced. In view of these facts, should not a committee give special attention to the selection of a badge that is worthy of the occasion? In view of the large sums of money that go up in smoke, should a committee allow the matter of a few cents to stand in the way of obtaining a suitable badge?" Made to celebrate the 1925 Patriot's Day. Two identical pins (2008.10.35-.36).