Lot 327
Society of the Cincinnati Die Pattern. Pattern piece, struck on copper, for the 1902 eagle made by Philadelphia jewelers Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 45x38mm. The oval center is sunken for enamel inset (blue); enamel was also added to the head (white), eye (red), 8 tail feathers (white-with gold median lines addes), the wreath above the head (green) and the branches at the feet (green). The wings were gold and the motto "Omnis: Relinquit: Servare: Rempublicam" was engraved in gold letters around the outer edge of the oval. This piece was obtained in the 1940s from a sale of old dies by the company.
Estimated Value $500 - 1,000.
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| Realized $3,105 |
