2018.029.001 [Badge, Identification]

This "Funeral Escort Badge" was worn by U.S. Representative James Falconer Wilson of Fairfield, Iowa. It entitled him to a seat on president Abraham Lincoln's funeral train. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History in a lesson on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and its impact on the nation. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.