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Object Name |
Ribbon, Fraternal |
Caption |
Fraternal insignia and Maltese Cross medal |
Description |
Fraternal insignia red ribbon & Maltese Cross medal marked Womans Relief Corps 1883. Pin at top of ribbon reads "Dept. Council" and attached charm has superimposed letters FCL meaning Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty. The Womans Relief Corps was founded as the official women's auxillary to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in 1883. Reverse of the Maltese Cross medal is embossed "Patented May 4, and Sept. 28, 1886". Unknown owner. |
Catalog Number |
2021-0001-167 |
Search Terms |
Insignia Ribbons Woman's Relief Corps |
Subjects |
Insignia Ribbons Veterans' organizations Fraternal organizations |
