Lovely ca 1900 Native Sons of the Golden West Pacific Parlor #10 Member Badge by Shreve S.F.
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This is a Lovely circa 1900 Native Sons of the Golden West Pacific Parlor #10 Member Badge by Shreve S.F.
The Native Sons of the Golden West is a fraternal service organization founded in the U.S. state of California in 1875, dedicated to historic preservation and documentation of the state's historic structures and places, the placement of historic plaques, and other charitable functions in California. In 1890 they placed California's first marker honoring the discovery of gold, which gave rise to the state nickname "The Golden State". U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and Chief Justice Earl Warren were NSGW presidents. Information from From Wikipedia.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900.
SIZE:Approximately 3" in height x 1-7/78" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt Bronze, with Hard-Fired Blue Enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:SHREVE & CO
SAN FRANCISCO
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a fraternal organization collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. PEJM23 LBFEX03/31/23
CONDITION:8- (Excellent-): The badge shows little wear, and some tarnish only. Overall, it is beautiful.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.