United States. A National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Badge

In bronze gilt, engraved in running script "Charles W. Castle. / 1st Lieut. 16th Inf. U.S.A." on the reverse of the eagle suspension, measuring 40.3 mm (w) x 59.3 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, original with pinback, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR or NSSAR) is a congressionally chartered organization, founded in 1889, and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The first organization of descendants of Revolutionary War patriots was established in San Francisco, California, in 1876. A group of men who were descendants of Revolutionary War veterans gathered to celebrate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. They also wanted to honor the men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes, and livelihood to the striving for independence from Great Britain. It describes its purpose as "maintaining and extending the institutions ofAmerican freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of "e pluribus unum" that was created, from the people of many nations, coming together as one nation and one people." Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic organization. Its members are male descendants of people who served in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. The society is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions, and to protecting the Constitution of the United States; the official recognition of Constitution Day, Flag Day, and Bill of Rights Day were established through its efforts. It has members in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.