Ordre des Arts et des Lettres awarded to Shirley Verrett

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres awarded to Shirley Verrett. There is a ribbon with nine (9) alternating green and white stripes going around it. The ribbon is pleated at the top center. The top and sides of the ribbon are attached to a green velvet board. The board creases at the top, separating the front and back, and opens at the bottom, so that the award can stand up. When unfolded, the two boards form a triangle shape. The boards are covered in fabric on the inside and are attached with a ribbon. The bottom of the ribbon has a gold colored metal attachment connected to a gold colored metal ring. The ring has a twisted rope appearance. There is a gold colored metal medal attached to the ring with a geometric flower-like appearance.

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