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Society of Colonial Wars Plaquette

1909
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall: 5 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 3/16 in. ( 13 x 9.2 x 0.4 cm )
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Founded in 1892, the Society of Colonial Wars admits male descendants of British or Colonial soldiers and of colonial civil and military officials from the period 1620-1775.
DescriptionUniface cast bronze plaque with clothed bust of young Washington; inscription above: "THE COLONIAL WASHINGTON"; inscription in exergue.: "SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS/STATE OF NEW YORK NOV 16 1909". Mount for hook or hole above center at the back.
Markingsinscriptions: at center right within field: "KELLY AFTER PEALE".
ClassificationsMEDALS