Creation Date

1899 – 1974

Description

Badge owned by Carl Torguson. He lied about his age to enter the military and served in the 15th Minnesota during the Spanish American War. This badge is from the 34th Annual Encampment of the Minnesota United Spanish War Veterans held in Hibbing Minnesota in June of 1938. It is Carl W. Torguson's name tag with a maroon and gold ribbon attached. Information about the event is printed in gold on the ribbon. The ribbon is fraying and splitting is several places. It is completely severed in the center and just under the name badge.

See 2009.3350.1 for web links about Spanish War Veterans and the 15th Minnesota.