Medal and red leather case, medal in shape of an eagle with olive branch under tail and circling head: oval shield with central figure, winged cherub above; ring and buckle with blue ribbon on white border and lapel hooks; Inscription circlet: "SOCIETAS: CINCINNATORUM: INSTITUTA:AD 1783"On obverse, founding fathers, inscription circlet: "OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE, REMPUBLICAN;" red leather case, rectangular; two part with brass hook and eye closure; white silk lining on one side; blue velvet lining formed to shape of medal with outline of white silk embroidery; border of gilt pressed paper (1/8"w.) floral pattern.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1899
Date made: r. 1868 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.88.44 A-B
MP.88.44a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case
Height
3/4 in
Width
2 in
Depth
3-3/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3/4 x 2 x 3 3/8 in. (1.9 x 5.1 x 8.6 cm)
Dimension Description
Medal
Width
1-3/8 in
Depth
5 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 5 in. (3.5 x 12.7 cm)
Material
Gilt, Velvet, Hooks and eyes, ribbon, brass, Silk, Enamel, Leather, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross Delafield
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor