1883 Sons of the American Revolution Badge. Musante GW-1007, Baker-CA678. Gold and Gilt Brass. Choice Extremely Fine.

Medallion: 43.3 mm x 27.2 mm. with eagle; Overall: approximately 77.7 mm x 36.0 mm. Vivid blue, violet and green patina in the fields of the central medallion, which seems to have been lightly gilt. The gold and enameled frame is in superb condition, with no signs of damage or losses to the enameling. The original pin bar is still connected via the original blue and gold ribbon, but the latter is a little worn along the edges with slight fraying in places, and what was likely a name plate or other adornment attached to the face of the pin bar is lost. Though unmarked as to karat, the Rulau-Fuld reference states these to be 14kt. Engraved "1259" on the back of one of the eagle's wings, indicating the member's number. These were probably issued for the December 4, 1883 event held at Fraunce's Tavern in commemoration of Washington's farewell to his officers held there a century before.

From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.

Estimate: $ 350