Early (1870s!) Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands Member Medal or Badge

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.

Circa 1870s.

Approximately 2-1/4" in height (including ribbon) and 1-1/4" in width.

Bronze/copper-plated brass, silk.

Horizontal T-style pin on bar with C catch, suspension ring.

None.

This is from a veterans' association collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEM14 LAAEX3/14 SIJX10/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has only light wear; ribbon is somewhat worn/faded.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.