Description: Society of California [Civil War] Volunteers Membership Medal You are purchasing a reproduction of, what is arguably, the rarest and one of the LARGEST of all Post-Civil War Veterans Fraternal Organization Medals Shipping in 1 Business Day from Highly Rated Seller with a Money Back Guarantee Highest quality and accurate to the original 19th century illustrations This large reproduction measures 4 5/8” (115mm) overall and the star itself is appx. 1 3/4” (45mm) square. Suspended from the frock with a barrel safety clasp, it comes packed in a clear plastic, foam lined presentation case. Lifetime Limited Warranty (see details below) Please visit our eBay Store to view over 350 Civil War related items and much, much more!This Civil War Veterans' Fraternal Order was founded in on December 2, 1865 in San Francisco, California. Therefore, and with the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) having been founded on April 15, 1865, this makes the Society of California Volunteers the first post-Civil War fraternal organization. Also shown, is the Certificate of Membership issued to Lt. John. W. Sim, Co. A, 2nd Mass Cavalry who a member of the "California 100", later expanded to the "California Battalion" as more men from the Golden State volunteered to serve in the Massachusetts Cavalry. Unfortunately, the date of his induction into the Society has faded. Why is this medal so rare? Simply stated, according to the records of the Numismatic Society of America, a request was sent to the Society along with check in the amount of $10 to secure a copy of the medal to add to their vast historical holdings. Subsequently, at a later date the money was returned with a note simply stating, "Unavailable at any price!" Now, what that means is anyone's guess. However, to-date no membership medal has surfaced! So, the only records available to indicate what it may have looked like if, in fact, it was ever struck at all, are the organization's Constitution, as amended, August 25, 1896 and Lt. Sim's membership certificate. Sadly, even these documents are lacking to top of the medal since it clear the EUREKA medal was meant to be attached to a top piece, but no illustration of that can be found. So, we have recreated what we feel is a suitable hanger, based on reunion medals from other organizations, which represented California at various post-war reunions. Also, the medal suspension ribbon or drape, was to reflect the branch of service in which the member served {Sky Blue for Infantry, Red for Artillery, and Gold for Cavalry}. Sons of veterans, who could be granted admission upon the passing of their father, were to be issued medals with a R/W/B ribbon and we have chose to replicate that drape. The Latin inscription, "Palmam qui meruit ferat" is translated as, "Let whoever earns the palm bear it." This motto became widely know as the personal motto of Horatio Nelson and was added to his coat of arms when he was granted the title of Baron Nelson of the Nile. More recently, in 1908 it was adopted as the motto of the University of Southern California. This recreation of an authentic period piece is a must for the Civil War enthusiast, re-enactor, living historian, student of the American Civil War, and medal collector. Because we strive to replicate the original of each item we offer, we continually research and modify our offerings as necessary. In addition, where applicable, all are inscribed on the reverse or edge with our name and/or the mold creation date; so as not to be confused with, or presented to, some trusting individual as an authentic period piece. (rev. 4 Dec 12)We are a Combat Disabled Veteran owned small business. Since creating our first reproduction medal in 2007, we have been guided by the principle that we would provide you -- our customer -- with the highest quality, most accurate reproductions possible, at an affordable price. Each product we sell has been painstakingly developed, often over many months, injected with as much WOW factor as we can muster, and then carefully packaged and shipped within one business day. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason – or for no reason at all – please give us an opportunity to set things right, or we will gladly refund the purchase price! (rev. 1 Oct 20)If, for any reason outside of normal wear and tear, any medal, pin, badge, buckle, or brooch we stock should ever fail, we will replace it for the cost of shipping and handling and, on that, you have our word! 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Where applicable, we will combine all item shipped at the same time and to the same address and you will only pay Shipping and Handling on the item with the highest shipping cost, regardless of how many items you purchase. So, if you are purchasing multiple items that include Shipping and Handling, please ask us to send you an invoice so we can properly deduct any excess charges. (rev. 5 Dec 12) PAYMENT POLICY: Payment must be received within 3-business days of purchase and the item will not be shipped until payment clears.RETURN POLICY: If anything in this offering has been misstated we will take the item back and refund all your money, including return postage, once the item, in “like new” condition, is in our possession. If you received an item in error, we will replace it once the incorrect item is in our possession, and we will reimburse you for the actual cost of return postage. All other returns must be approved by us, in advance, received within 14-calendar days of your receipt, and are to be packaged and insured to assure deliver in “like new” condition. Refunds on returned items exclude all postage, handling, payment processing fees, insurance, etc. associated with the sale of this item. Be sure to check out our other Civil War Medals, Deluxe General Officer & Colonel Shoulder Boards/Straps & Dress Gauntlets, GAR Medal Replacement Ribbons, General Officer Sword Belt - Belt Buckles - Sword Knot & Swivel Snaps, Ball/Opera Leather Dress Gloves, Civil War Officer Shoulder Straps, Embroidered Officer's Epaulets, Sword/Saber/Rifle cases, Civil & WWII Campaign Streamers, and much more in our eBay Store! Please email me with questions! Obtain an authentic recreation of a Union or Confederate Civil War Army Officer’s Commission, in any name you choose, through the American Civil War Charitable Trust, an eBay Giving Works approved charitable organization. All contributions, less S&H, are 100% Federal Income tax deductible and each carries a 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied! For detailed information search: Civil War Army Officer’s Commission.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Chester Heights, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-01-26T08:40:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.74 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
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