Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co of Massachusetts. Bullion Blazer Patch, Indian

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Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co of Massachusetts. Bullion Blazer Patch, Indian:
$124.99

Gold bullion blazer patch on copper plate, pinback, 3-1/8 x 3-1/8 inches.American Indian (holding bow) and eagle flank an American spread-eagle, and scroll below proclaiming \"FACTA NON VERBA\" (\"acts not words,\" meaning \"actions speak louder than words\"). Thick (3/8 inch) puffy patch embroidered onto black felt, shield fabric is turquoise velvet, and scroll is navy twill. Locking pin on reverse side, riveted to the copper.
Patina on copper back suggests it\'s possibly a mid-20th-century piece, but no guarantees on this, although a nice piece of Americana.
Background about the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co of Massachusetts:
\"We were chartered and established as a military company in 1638 to train young gentleman officers for service in the various militias of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was a noble mission and we were successful in shaping leaders who served Commonwealth and country for over 250 years. Our mission has changed. With the creation of the National Guard and the federalization of officer training [in] the early twentieth century, we entered a new phase in our Company\'s history. Our Company mission has changed to a supportive role in preserving the historic and patriotic traditions of our city, Commonwealth and Nation. . . . We area patriotic organization, unabashedly so. We stand for the values of service to the nation and what we believe it stands for. We participate in national holiday celebrations, add a measure of pomp and [pageantry] to the great events of our city and the Commonwealth and turn out for special commemorations. Doing so, we set a positive example for our fellow citizens that is good to wave the Flag and demonstrate pride in our community life.\"
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