Lot 30
Society of the Cincinnati Eagle Insignia. Made by the Paris firm of Arthus Bertrand, c. early 1900s. Height 51 mm. Width 31 mm. Made of silver gilt. The head and tail are white enamel with gold lines; wreaths and sprigs are green enamel. The medallion obverse shows Cincinnatus receiving a sword from three senators; motto on white reads, "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM." (He abandons everything to serve his country). The reverse shows Cincinnatus at the plow; Fame is above and the sun in the distance. Motto on white reads, "SOCIETAS CINCINNATORUM INSTITUTA A.D.: 1783." The large badge is suspended from a small twisted loop; a spiral loop suspension, used from around 1900, holds a light blue and white ribbon for breast suspension. Ribbon shows wear, else Very Fine. The Society of the Cincinnati was organized near Newburgh, New York, on May 13, 1783 by Continental officers who fought in the American Revolution. George Washington was the first President General of the Society, from 1783 until his death in 1799.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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