September Premier Auction: Day 2
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 17, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 743
Society of Cincinnati Insignia, Eagle Insignia
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
20th century, presented to George Breed (1919-2000) Annapolis, Maryland, relief casting of gold and enamel eagle, obverse: depiction of three senators presenting sword to Cincinnatus, wife and child at door, with encircled motto on white enamel, "OMNIA: RELIQUIT:ERVARE:REMPUMBLICAM, reverse: Cincinnatus standing at plow with encircled motto, "SOCIETAS: CINCINNATORUM: INSTITUTA: AD 1783", 18 kt. (tested), 1-7/8 x 1-1/8 in. (medal only), approximately 26 grams, attached to blue and white ribbon; eagle medal, marked "BB&B Sterling" verso, 1 in. 5 grams
Notes: Insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati began in 1783 as a hereditary society of officers of the Continental Army. For similar insignias see "The Insignia of The Society of the Cincinnati", Minor Myers, Jr., 1998, page 101.
