United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Archive on July 3rd

on July 3rd

(Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone)

The underside of the skirt is stamped “DN 193” (indicating German manufacture)

12 mm in diameter and weighing 23

It was re-designated the 83rd Joliette Battalion of Infantry on December 27

United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Archive on July 3rdIn gilded silver with red, white and blue enamels, with a red cross overlay with two busts surrounded by a wreath, reverse bearing inscription Steadfast for God and Country, measuring at 16. 2mm (w) x 21. 0mm (h) and weighing at 5. 4 grams; reverse inscription with some fading, on period ribbon in extremely fine condition; accompanied by three miniature boutineers. Footnote: The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (OFPA) is a highly