Undated Eagle Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati. Gilt Silver and Enamel. 42.6 mm from integral loop to tip of tail, 32.3 mm across widest part of the wings. 23.0 grams (eagle medallion alone). Myers-55, var. About Uncirculated.Obv: Gold-winged, white enamel eagle with central oval medallion with figures of Roman Senators addressing standing Cincinnatus before his home. Gold-lettered Latin legend on the white enamel band states OMNIA . RELINQUIT . SERVARE REMPUBLICAM (He forsook All Things to Serve the Republic). The eagle with white enamel head, tail and feet, red eye and green leaves. Rev: Similar eagle with central oval medallion inscribed SOCIETAS: CINCINNATORUM. INSTITUTA: AD 1783 showing Fame flying above Cincinnatus as he discards his sword to take up a plow. Gold colored hinged pin-back ribbon suspension bar and spiral gold wire attachment loop. Slightly faded 39.3 mm wide white and pale blue moiré ribbon. The Society of the Cincinnati was a fraternal group including Revolutionary War Continental Army officers and their first-born male descendants. George Washington was their first President General until his death in 1799.
