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ARTIFACT:
This is an early (circa 1870s!) member badge or medal for the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands. The Legion is a veterans' organization that was formed on the United States' 100th birthday to promote the patriotism and military commands of the thirteen original states. The medal has a bar at the top with a horizontal fasces and a medallion with a daisy-like design in which each of the 13 original states is a starred circle that overlaps its neighbor's. The reverse of the medal shows a shield flanked by six flags and a hat on a pike. The medallion also has a red, white and blue striped ribbon.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1870s.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-1/4" in height (including ribbon) and 1-1/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Bronze/copper-plated brass, silk.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal T-style pin on bar with C catch, suspension ring.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a veterans' association collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEM14 LAAEX3/14 SIJX10/15
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has only light wear; ribbon is somewhat worn/faded.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
