Society of Cincinnati Insignia, Eagle Insignia
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Description
20th century, presented to George Breed (1919-2000) Annapolis, Maryland, relief casting of gold and enamel eagle, obverse: depiction of three senators presenting sword to Cincinnatus, wife and child at door, with encircled motto on white enamel, "OMNIA: RELIQUIT:ERVARE:REMPUMBLICAM, reverse: Cincinnatus standing at plow with encircled motto, "SOCIETAS: CINCINNATORUM: INSTITUTA: AD 1783", 18 kt. (tested), 1-7/8 x 1-1/8 in. (medal only), approximately 26 grams, attached to blue and white ribbon; eagle medal, marked "BB&B Sterling" verso, 1 in. 5 grams
Notes: Insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati began in 1783 as a hereditary society of officers of the Continental Army. For similar insignias see "The Insignia of The Society of the Cincinnati", Minor Myers, Jr., 1998, page 101.
Condition
good condition, wear to ribbon
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