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Rank Badge, 19th century

This is a Rank badge. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is silk, metallic thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edna Bahr. It is credited Gift of Miss Edna H. Bahr.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 30 × 29 cm (11 13/16 × 11 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Rank Badge, 19th century; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 30 × 29 cm (11 13/16 × 11 7/16 in.); Gift of Miss Edna H. Bahr; 1960-233-1

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