Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company Meeting Badge 1922
Item #: AA3530
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The Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Boston, Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in North America, the 3rd oldest in the world. It was charted in 1638 as a volunteer militia company to train officers enrolled in the militia across Massachusetts. Many of the original members of the AHAC had been members of the Honourable Artillery Company of London. The traditions of the London Artillery Company were observed for years, but eventually grew distant. Relations between the two were broken off after the War of 1812. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston is still active today, with approximately 550 members. This badge was for members of the AHAC who attended the 24th annual meeting from the Boston and Cambridge areas. The badge is 2 1/2" tall, with the hanger being 2" wide. The hanger is rectangular shaped, with a space to insert a name tag. The top of the hanger is stamped 24th ANNUAL MEETING. The back of the hanger is stamped with the maker, ROBBINS CO/ATTLEBORO/MASS. Suspended below the hanger is a round black and gold medallion. The outer part of the medallion is black enamel with gold lettering that reads BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE 1922. In the center of the medallion in red enamel are the letters AHC. The name on the hanger is L.A. Frink with the year '93 to the side. This medal is in overall very good condition. The gold gilt is not tarnished on the hanger and the enamel is not chipped or cracked. This meeting badge has some great eye appeal, and would look great in any Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company display.
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Item # AA3530
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