United States. A Society Of The Cincinnati Membership Badge, Miniature

In silver gilt, marked "925" (silver) and maker marked on the reverse, measuring 23 mm in diameter, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Society of the Cincinnati, is a hereditary society with branches in the United States and France, founded in 1783, to preserve the ideals and fellowship of officers of the Continental Army who served in the Revolutionary War. Now in its third century, the Society promotes the public interest in the revolution through its library and museum collections, publications, and other activities. It is the oldest hereditary society in the United States. The Society does not allow women to join, though there is a partnership society called Daughters of the Cincinnati which permits all female descendants of Continental officers.