Lot 85
Society of the Cincinnati Standard Eagle of 1902. Philadelphia. Height: 44 mm. (1½ in.) Width: 33 mm (1¼ in.) This eagle was the first of several badges offered by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and was typical of the designs of the turn of the century. The badge is suspended by Cropper's twisted loop and attached to the wreath above the eagle's head; a pale blue and white cockade is attached to the loop. Badge is very fine; cockade shows wear.
Obverse: Eight tail feathers with gold median lines visible on some. Claws enameled white. Head of eagle tufted with enamel red eye both sides. Enameled green leaves and branches at feet, with green enamel wreath at head. In medallion three senators present sword to Cincinnatus, wife in doorway of house behind, heavy blue enamel in sky. Motto in gold letters on white background OMNIA:RELINQUIT: SERVARE: REMPUBLICAM* Edge of wings not tooled.
Reverse: Tail of eight feathers with gold median lines. Medallion with blue enamel only and Cincinnatus standing at plow, Fame above, with ship, city and rays of sun in background.
Reference: The Insignia of The Society of the Cincinnati by Minor Myers, jr., p. 90.
Estimated Value $500 - 1,000.
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