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Highlights of specific items in the collections: National Society Sons of the American
Revolution
Throughout the first half of the 20th century, delegates and their families attending the Annual Congresses of the Sons of the American Revolution would receive ornate badges to wear as name-badges, and as souvenirs of the Congress.
This particular example, from the 25th Congress, held in Syracuse, New York, features a view of the Old Arsenal below a representation of the Society's badge.
The reverse of the pendant shows the mark of the maker, Bastain Brothers Co., of Rochester, New York. The Medal is suspended from a ribbon of white, blue and yellow - the colors of the society. This example is lacking the pin by which it would have been worn.
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