United States. A Society of Colonial Wars Membership Badge in Gold

In 14kt Gold, a beautiful society of colonial wars membership badge, presenting a nine armed white enamelled star with a thin enamel border, between each arm is a gold wreath with individual shield set below, the obverse medallion features a colonist standing with a rifle in hand surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS 1607-1775, the reverse medallion features a first nations persons left facing profile with feathers in the hair, surrounded by a ring presented as a belt with the inscription FORTITER PRO PATRIA (Strongly for country), the badge is surmounted by a small crown, measures 39.4mm (w) x 53.7mm (h – inclusive of surmounting crown and integral ring), weighs 40.7 grams (including ribbon), minimal wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: 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 thirty-two 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 total membership of state societies has for many years remained in the range of 4,000 to 4,500. Approximately 21,000 men have joined the organization during its history, including many prominent Americans. Members are typically well-educated and professionally accomplished. The Society has long sought to improve public awareness of the importance of colonial events and individuals in the shaping of America. A number of monuments, plaques, and other markers have been installed by the Society at prevalent sites. The Society also funds research and educational initiatives of colonial relevance. In recent years, the goal of improving understanding of the colonial period has additionally been addressed by Samuel Victor Constant Fellowships, awarded annually for postgraduate study of colonial American history.