Seal w/docu: General Society of Colonial Wars 1607-1775

1894

Place madeNew York, United States, North America

Wax, paper, string

Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 13.3 x 0.6 cm )
Part (seal): 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. (7 x 0.6 cm)

Gift of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York

INV.4210

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.

DescriptionFacsimile in wax of the seal of the Society of Colonial Wars; red wax disk attached with string to rectangular piece of paper with printed and handwritten inscriptions.

Markingsin relief: on seal: "GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS / 1607 / 1775 / FORTITER PRO PATRIA" printed/handwritten: on attached paper: "New York Historical Society / With the compliments of the Society / of Colonial Wars in the State of New / York. / HOWLAND PELL, / Secretary. / 4 & 6 Warren Street, New York City. / June 18 [14 overwritten in pencil] 1894"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: MISCELLANEOUS