Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Ribbon Badge
1932
Maker not marked
USA
Metal, ink, paper, plastic, fabric, paint
overall: 3-5/8"l x 1-1/2"w x 1/4"d
Gift of Barbara Lott
2016.047.15

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Ribbon Badge. OBVERSE: Circular white pin-on badge features image of memorial building in black with text, "GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL / ALEXANDRIA, VA." in a ring around edge. Hanging from this is a blue fabric ribbon, likely synthetic, with its tail cut in a V shape; ribbon has stamped, gold square and compasses with a "G" in the middle; text underneath it, also stamped in gold, reads, "MAY 11-3, / 1932". Ribbon's PR lower corner is folded and has small hole along fold. REVERSE: Backing of badge is gold-colored metal disk set into obverse piece. Features gold pin for affixing to clothing; ribbon attached to metal backing with adhesive.