Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Button
Object Number
1909-12-4
Description
Insignia and 5 buttons sewn onto a piece of black velvet. Insignia is stamped brass with crown on top, laurel wreath around oval with arms of Spain. Buttons are gilt domes with arms of Spain and "INFANTRIA" underneath.
Comment
Pieces are of Spanish Marine Infantry from Manila Bay, May 16, 1898 - day after Dewey's victory
Category
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1898
Dimensions
3" high x 3 1/4" wide
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)