Comments on: In the Archives: Two Worlds

By: Laura Bien

Laura Bien — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:57:46 +0000

Oops, you are right, Irene; I should have scanned it with a ruler to indicate length. It’s roughly six inches long and about 2 3/4 inches wide.

By: Irene Hieber

Irene Hieber — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:55:48 +0000

The article doesn’t indicate the size of this object. I view it as a banner used by the German Society of Workers during their meetings. The joined hands indicates solidarity & support.

Irene Hieber

By: Laura Bien

Laura Bien — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:31:07 +0000

Interesting guess, abc…hmmm.

By: abc

abc — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:22:50 +0000

Could it be a ribbon recognizing German Americans for their help in the civilian war effort during WWII? Those are the colors of the US, not Germany. And the handshake could be for a job well done.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:17:45 +0000

I’m guessing the ribbon was worn on a uniform of some kind, during the German Workers Club “parades”. Most likely, held annually in Ypsilanti, during the late 1800′s.

By: Laura Bien

Laura Bien — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:54:34 +0000

Interesting guess cmadler. :)

By: cmadler

cmadler — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:51:00 +0000

It appears to be some sort of ribbon for formal wear. The text translates to "German Workers Support Society". This would probably have been a society similar to Ann Arbor's Schwabischer Unterstuetzungs Verein (see [link] ).