Text on ribbon states: Testimonial to Col. Frank W. Cheney, October 25th, 1899 in appreciation of his public spirit and untiring efforts in developing and protecting the Silk Industry of America. Donors. Albert Tilt, Catholina Lambert, Jacques Huber, M.M. Belding, Ira Dimock, William Skinner, R. Arai, Jacob Weidmann, Geo. C. Andreae, Arthur Ryle, H.A. Van Liew, Russell Murray. Charles F. Homer, Franklin Allen.