United States. An American General Society of the War of 1812 Membership Badge, in 14kt Gold, c. 1900 Auction mounted to a six-sided metal

mounted to a six-sided metal suspension with pinback)

it is awarded for acts and enterprises of singular courage and skill aboard an aircraft in flight

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the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27611 of Tuesday

the central medallion in Gold presents a large central crown

United States. An American General Society of the War of 1812 Membership Badge, in 14kt Gold, c. 1900 Auction mounted to a six-sided metalA Maltese Cross constructed of 14kt Gold with an open winged Phoenix in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms, with a central circular medallion inscribed 1812 surrounded by a band of black enamels with golden stars, the badge superimposed on an anchor, the reverse inscribed Herbert M. Leland and 92, on a swivel ring for suspension from its period original and full length neck ribbon, unmarked,