United States. A Sons Of The Revolution Membership Badge, Named To David Banks Plum Of Troy, New York Auction measuring 31 mm x 37

measuring 31 mm x 37 mm

the first photo of the lot is that of the initial field grave of Sergeant John William Peter Melvin - who was killed April 7th 1917

white and navy blue enamelled cross

in Gold and enamels (11x13mm)

United States. A Sons Of The Revolution Membership Badge, Named To David Banks Plum Of Troy, New York Auction measuring 31 mm x 37In gold with blue enamels, engraved in running script ""David B. Plum."" opposite ""Troy No. 87"" and dated ""1895"" on the reverse, maker marked ""THE BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE PHILA."" and dated ""1866"" on the reverse of the eagle suspension, original ribbon with pinback hanger inscribed ""FIFTY YEARS"", intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Sons of the Revolution was founded in 1876 by members of the Society of the Cincinnati, wishing to