Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler Archive The Society of the Cincinnati

The Society of the Cincinnati was first conceived by Major General Henry Knox and was formally established on May 13

140 mm (h) and exhibits a small tear at the upper left

overlaid by a central blue enameled shield bearing a silver monogram of Emperor Franz I

deep red pebbled exterior on five sides

one morning he called me to his tent and gave me two boxes of excellent cigars

Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler Archive The Society of the Cincinnati(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic steel, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked KARL HENSLER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 46. 16 mm (w) x 58. 42 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.