Named 14K Gold United States Daughters of 1812 Medal Planchet

This is a circa 1890s planchet for the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 in 14 karat gold. The society was begun in 1892 as a sorority for women with ancestors who served in either the military or civil service or materially aided the United States military from 1784-181The planchet is engraved on reverse with the member's name, and would have hung from the bottom of a larger medal. It is a blue enameled star reading U.S.D. 1812 that is set against an anchor.

Circa 1890s.

Approximately 15/16" in height and 15/16" in width.

14 karat gold with enameled areas.

Suspension ring.

ANNIE M. AULL 4185 CALDWELL & CO. PAT'D. 8-11-90(?).

This is from a societies and organizations collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay VHX07 LBGEX12/11

8+ (Excellent): The planchet is in absolutely beautiful condition.

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