1.98.464
Pin, sororital
PLACEHOLDER Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 3/8" W. x 2 7/8" L. Description: oval metal membership badge - raised lettering across front: "A.U.S.W.V." (Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans) - three chain links extend from each of two holes at bottom and are connected to the lower extended circular medallion - 8-pointed star pattern under a cross lettered: "National Auxiliary U.S.W.V." - reverse side: raised print in a half circle: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co Newark, N.J." - reverse side top medal: pin and rotator safety catch - red, white and blue vertically striped ribbon suspended from safety pin closure.
Waseca County Military - Spanish American War. Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans (AUSWV). Women. Probably donated by Mrs. Herman Nigg (see accessions #1196 & #1808). Missing as of 30 October 2015.