United States. An Order Of Founders And Patriots Of America Membership Badge In Gold, C.1897 GTRexclude right arm missing a ball

right arm missing a ball finial on the bottom star point

Footnote: Thomas Barrell was born on August 11

the bands exhibiting the traditional oak leaves design

and Germany remains strong in defending its position

the Order was reformed and divided into four classes

United States. An Order Of Founders And Patriots Of America Membership Badge In Gold, C.1897 GTRexclude right arm missing a ballA superb badge in gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 37. 2 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, 45. 7 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), clasp inscribed "ACTIVE SERVICE WAR WITH SPAIN" affixed to its original ribbon, suspended from a Gold pinback hanger maker marked "B. B&B PHILA." (Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia), patent marked ""PAT. MAR. 9 1897"" and name engraved in italic capitals "DAVID BANKS PLUM No 378." on the reverse of the hanger,