KevinBeyer Posted September 11, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2010 Hello, All, I have come across two badges which appear to represent membership in an organization entitled the "Standard Bearers Association". There is a date on the obverse of 1889. I don't know the history of this organization, but I believe it to be military in nature, perhaps related to the Civil War. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this organization. The badges I have, one bronze in color, the other silver, were both made by the Metal Arts Company of Rochester, NY. Bronze Version Thanks, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBeyer Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted September 11, 2010 Silver version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector5516 Posted November 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 5, 2010 I'm not 100% sure but I these were veterans who would be standard bearers at funerals, parades and other functions. Have you found out anything since your initial post? Cool medal by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all-bull Posted March 7, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 7, 2013 I think I found what you need. Go to https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:Oa2wRt1D028J:www.libraryweb.org/~digitized/books/Brief_history_of_the_Washington_Birthday_exercises.pdf+standard+bearers+association+washington&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgz0YfbiCvUjVteQ8rAjursMYsduJdQl5sJAKwJaAhItp1mggl69A8T94icTW_9yCwADX3VFhYfUXTkD18ET8TluJFOSBym0IlP1wVFJYUunwrmBVaquK3pYKX1JIRNYVMWlq_W&sig=AHIEtbQuzOsMYhE6HxSJ1T1op6QdwrYehQ EEverything you need is on the first three pages. Even the front cover has 1889 reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBeyer Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted March 24, 2013 Mr. All-Bull, I just got around to reading the document, A Brief History of the Washington Birthday Exercises, The Washington Convention, and the Transfer of Flags, that you posted via your link. That is exactly what I had hoped to find. It explains the origins of the organization and even references the presentation of badges. Thank you very much! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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