Named, Early 20th C., 14K Gold Daughters of 1812 Membership Badge from Texas Member

Named, early 20th century, 14K gold United States Daughters of 1812 Membership Badge from Texas. The badge features a gilt brass pin bar that reads: "TEXAS" in embossed lettering. A blue and gray ribbon suspended below features an enameled star and anchor planchet that reads: "U. S. D. 1812" in the center of the star. The reverse is named to Texas member Laura Wilbarger Gilbert and is numbered 193The 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 1784-181This badge came to us along with a Daughters of the Republic of Texas member badge (see links below).

Circa early 20th C.

Approximately 2-7/8" x 1-1/4"

Enameled, gilt brass, engraved, ribbon, two-piece riveted construction

Horizontal pin with 'C' type catch and stabilizer pin

"CALDWELL & CO. PAT 8 11 96".

This is from a Societies and Organizations collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFJX15 LEGEX10/15

7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows minor to moderate wear mostly to ribbon, nearly all the enamel and gilt details remain intact.

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