Name/Title
Sons of the RevolutionEntry/Object ID
MP.93.566Description
Bar pin with ribbon looped over and gathered at bottom around ring. Ribbon is red, white, and blue vertical stripes and has gold lettering "VETERAN/ MEMBER/ /SONS/ OF THE/ REVOLUTION". Circular medal is attached at ring and is gold colored with some discoloration. Relief shows George Washington mounted on horse with rifle pointed outward to left (horse is facing right).Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
Around outside of circle is says "WASHINGTON BORN.FEB.22.1732. INAUGURATED.FIRST.PRESIDENT.
OF.THE.US APR.30.1789. DIED.DEC.14.1799"Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
4 inWidth
1-3/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 x 1 3/8 in. (10.2 x 3.5 cm)Material
ribbon, Metal UnspecifiedRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
George Washington (1732-1799)Notes
SubjectRelated Entries
Notes
MP.93.568 a-b - Jewelry box - Used together
MP.93.567 a-b - Fraternal pin - Similar itemGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom