Object Record
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Metadata
Item ID# |
2020.028.004a/b |
Object Name |
Pin, Lapel |
Description |
a: A metal, rectangular lapel pin. The face of the pin is red with white and yellow imagery and text. At the top of the face is the "Rotary International" emblem in white. It is the image of a gear with "Rotary International" written inside it. Below the emblem "END POLIO NOW" is written with the first and last word being in yellow and "POLIO" in white. The back of the lapel pin is gold in colour and has the pin post secured in the middle. b: The backing for the lapel pin, a clutch backing. It is gold in colour and circular in shape. The flat of the clasp has eight small bumps. The clasp has two crossed pieces that clasp the post of the pin. |
Provenance |
Polio has been a major cause that Rotary Clubs have supported for decades. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a major part of their work to eradicate Polio. The goals of the Rotary Club are to serve their community and the world and to promote integrity through understanding, goodwill, and peace. The Rotary Club is primarily business, professional, and community leaders. |
Dimensions |
W-2 L-2.5 D-1 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Organizations Service clubs |
Places |
Chesley |
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