Definition

• Bullion Embroidery.  A metal wire thread sewn on cloth or ribbon, often as tassels. It gives a metallic ornamental look to such designs and is often sewn on the back ribbon of a badge or pin. Also called bullion fringe.  See ribbon.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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