May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
The Society of Colonial Wars is a hereditary society composed of men, who trace their descents from forebears who, in military, naval, or civil positions of high trust and responsibility, by acts or counsel, assisted in the establishment, defense, and preservation of the mainland American colonies of Great Britain. The General Society presently comprises some 32 constituent state societies. The organization was founded in New York in 1892, originally as a state society. The General Society was founded in 1893. The circa 1900 medal is solid 22 karat gold with red, white, and blue enamels. The ribbon is red with white stripes. The weight is 27.2 grams including the ribbon and hanger. CONDITION: Very good. All enamel is present, original ribbon with original pinback. DMG