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The silver mace is carried by the marshal in academic processions. The mace has a slender dark-red leather-covered shaft. The top of the mace bears the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia. On top of the enlarged body of the mace is engraved:…

Circular, bronze medal with the image of Colgate W. Darden, former President of the University of Virginia and Chancellor of Mary Washington College (1947-1959). Established in 1960, this award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest…

Cream color dish with hand-painted vine and ribbon decoration. Inscription in gold paint, "1917 MWC 1967."

Foam statuette eagle, with "MWC" on eagle's chest. The image of an eagle was advocated as a mascot because of both patriotic symbolism and ornithological appropriateness to the University's geographic area. The eagle, as a mascot, became official in…

Stuffed statuette eagle wearing a blue sweater with the initials "MWC." This mascot, introduced September of 1986, was chosen because of both patriotic symbolism and ornithological appropriateness to the College's geographic area.

Square, metal block with embossing image of the college seal and the title, "Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia.
Mary Washington College merged with the University of Virginia in 1944 for administrative purposes and remained…

Round glass on wire frame that curves over the ear. The case is brown and black with facsimile of reptile skin markings.
Benito Perez Galdos was a Spanish author, playwright, and politician in 19th century Spain. The glasses and case were a gift…

Blue Ribbon Award presented to Mary Washington College band. A distinct novelty for the times, the all-girl marching band, under the direction of Ronald W. Faulkner, participated in parades and competitions all over the Virginia commonwealth.

Ivory satin cloth flag with blue fringe and embroidery images of an eagle, book, serpent, and staff. Latin words, "Spes Anchora Vitae" (Hope is the Anchor of Life).

Navy broadcloth flag with white stars and silhouette in white of a "Minutemen" figure. This flag was awarded to Mary Washington College from the United States Government for World War II war bond purchasing efforts.