United States. A General Society Of Mayflower Descendants Membership Badge In Gold, By Caldwell, C.1897 GTRexclude Armed Forces 4 year service

Armed Forces 4 year service medal

serving in a cavalry unit

It was also noted that he had had his nose fractured just prior to enlistment

but with sufficient gilding remaining to positively identify this example as a gold grade close combat clasp

a castle and a mountain scene in the background

United States. A General Society Of Mayflower Descendants Membership Badge In Gold, By Caldwell, C.1897 GTRexclude Armed Forces 4 year serviceIn 14K Gold, weighing 12. 3 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, obverse illustrating the Pilgrim ship, Mayflower, sailing upon the waves, framed by a floral wreath, with a ribbon banner at the base inscribed "1620 PLYMOUTH 1897", reverse engraved "Theodocia Fitch Meserve 307 8325", surrounded by the inscription "GENERAL SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS", framed by a floral wreath, with a bow tied ribbon at the base, measuring 27 mm (w) x 30 mm