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It was produced by the renowned jeweler Tiffany & Co. and is crafted from 14k gold with red, white, and blue enamel decorations.
Historical Significance: This medal served as a membership badge for the Society of Colonial Wars, an hereditary society for men who can trace their ancestry to individuals who contributed to the establishment, defense, or preservation of the American Colonies.
Design Elements: The obverse of the medal features an Indian's head encircled by the Society's motto, "Fortiter pro Patria," which translates to "Bravely for Country". The design was created by James H. Whitehouse of Tiffany & Co.
In 14kt Gold, a beautiful society of colonial wars membership badge, presenting a nine armed white enamelled star with a thin enamel border, between each arm is a gold wreath with individual shield set below, the obverse medallion features a colonist standing with a rifle in hand surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS 1607-1775, the reverse medallion features a first nations persons left facing profile with feathers in the hair, surrounded by a ring presented as a belt with the inscription FORTITER PRO PATRIA (Strongly for country), the badge is surmounted by a small crown, measures 39.4mm (w) x 53.7mm (h – inclusive of surmounting crown and integral ring), weighs 3 grams
