Lot 141C: Badge of Military Order of Loyal Legion

$250.00

Lot 141C: Badge of Military Order of Loyal Legion

$250.00

14K gold and enamel badge of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, organized April 20, 1865 in Philadelphia immediately following Abraham Lincoln's assassination, in order to thwart future threats to the Federal Government, it grew to approximately 12,000 Civil War Officers including General U.S. Grant, W.T. Sherman, Phillip H. Sheridan, etc., and including Capt. Henry L. Estabrooks (12663), exceptional bright condition, approximately 5 G (gold), sans red, white and blue ribbon. 

Estimate: $300-400

Description

14K gold and enamel badge of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, organized April 20, 1865 in Philadelphia immediately following Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, in order to thwart future threats to the Federal Government, it grew to approximately 12,000 Civil War Officers including General U.S. Grant, W.T. Sherman, Phillip H. Sheridan, etc., and including Capt. Henry L. Estabrooks (12663), exceptional bright condition, approximately 5 G (gold), sans red, white and blue ribbon. 

Estimate: $300-400