United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Hold 42 m m (w) x

42 m m (w) x 37

30 mm x 51

This was adapted by adding a flight deck enabling them to operate anti-submarine aircraft in support of Allied convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic

the reverse depicting the crowned royal monogram of Max Emanuel

encompassed by a border inscribed with “GAUMEISTER 1932 DEUTSCHER SCHUTZENBUND”

United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Hold 42 m m (w) xIn gilded silver with red, white and blue enamels, with a red cross overlay with two busts surrounded by a wreath, reverse bearing inscription Steadfast for God and Country, measuring at 16. 2mm (w) x 21. 0mm (h) and weighing at 5. 4 grams; reverse inscription with some fading, on period ribbon in extremely fine condition; accompanied by three miniature boutineers. Footnote: The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (OFPA) is a highly