Variation of the Virginia Eagle circa 1906, relief casting of gold and enamel eagle, obverse: depiction of three senators presenting sword to Cincinnatus, wife and child at door, with encircled motto on white enamel, \"OMNIA: RELIQUIT:ERVARE:REMPUMBLICAM, reverse: Cincinnatus standing at plow with encircled motto, \"SOCIETAS: CINCINNATORUM: INSTITUTA: AD 1783\", 18 kt. (tested) yellow gold, 20-5/8 x 1-1/8 in. (medal only), 26 grams, attached to blue and white ribbon good condition, wear to ribbon. Notes: Insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati began in 1783 as a hereditary society of officers of the Continental Army. For similar insignias see \"The Insignia of The Society of the Cincinnati\", Minor Myers, Jr., 1998, page 101. Family heirloom sold by granddaughter of original owner, member of the Society. Insured shipping.
Identical item sold in June 2016 by Brunksales for $5K.