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Ribbon 1930-595
Lafayette Ribbon or Badge
Ribbon 1930-595

Lafayette Ribbon or Badge

Dateca. 1824
OriginAmerica
MediumSilk
Dimensions2 1/2" X 6 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1930-595
DescriptionLafayette badge commemorating Lafayette's visit to America in 1824; at top of badge is the head of Lafayette in an oval medallion in the border of which is printed "Welcome Lafayette The Nation's Guest"; below the medallion and filling the lower part of the badge is an account of Lafayette's life as related to the American Revolution.
Label TextThis commemmorative ribbon chronicles in brief the life of General LaFayette. It relates his time in action during the fight for liberty noting his zeal to fight through his injuries at the Battle of Brandywine. Many similar ribbons survive.
ProvenanceBefore 1930, descended in the family of Ellen Crider Wood [1849-1932] (Dunnegan, MO); 1930-present, purchased by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)