United States. The Society Of The Cincinnati Eagle Medal, A Rare Smaller L’enfant Eagle In Gold, 1784 Auction Archive number engraved "003" on the

number engraved "003" on the reverse of the badge

Footnote: The Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa (also known as The Order of Our Lady of Conception of Vila Vicosa) is a dynastic order of knighthood of the House of Braganza

slightly wrinkled and previously folded

Immediately upon the outbreak of war

engraver marked "LUCIEN

United States. The Society Of The Cincinnati Eagle Medal, A Rare Smaller L’enfant Eagle In Gold, 1784 Auction Archive number engraved "003" on theThe Society of the Cincinnati was first conceived by Major General Henry Knox and was formally established on May 13, 1783. The role of the Society was to preserve the liberties fought for during the American Revolution, maintain the French American alliance formed throughout the course of the war, and provide charity to the Officers families. It is the oldest hereditary society in the United States and continues to function today. United States. The