United States. A Sons Of The Revolution Membership Badge In Gold, C.1900

In 14K Gold with blue enamels, weighing 17.3 grams, maker marked "BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE PHILA." and number engraved "1859" on the reverse of the eagle suspension, measuring 29 mm (w) x 45.2 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Sons of the Revolution was founded in 1876 by members of the Society of the Cincinnati, wishing to broaden participation in preserving the American Heritage on the eve of the United States centennial. Its mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence and to foster fellowship among its members. As a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the principles and ideals of its founders, the modern Society maintains its headquarters, in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia with twenty-eight societies in the United States and Europe.