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Society of Cincinnati Insignia, Eagle Insignia
Society of Cincinnati Insignia, Eagle Insignia
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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.

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good condition, wear to ribbon

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Society of Cincinnati Insignia, Eagle Insignia

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