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THBMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Sash with Armbands of Brevet Brigadier General James A. Ekin Family
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LiveMay 2, 2018 - May 4, 2018
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- Lot Description
Rumors of a coordinated plot to overthrow the government of the United States following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln led several military officers to form the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in a show of patriotism and loyalty to the victors of the Civil War. Initially founded by three officers who accompanied Lincoln's body to its burial place, the order rapidly grew in membership, which was open to any commissioned officer who served in the war. Ekin, who served on the Lincoln assassination military tribunal, was one of the "Original Companions" of the order.
Lot includes one silk MOLLUS sash with rosette marked on back "1888/U.S. PATENT/FRANCE." Rosette appears to be a "type II" used by hereditary members until 1936. This indicates that at least the rosette was worn by a descendant of Ekin, most likely his son who was an Army officer during the Spanish-American war and would have been entitled to membership. Also includes two silk mourning armbands. Sash measures 72" x 2.5" with armbands measuring 23" x 2.5" and 17" x 2.5"Provenance: General James A. Ekin family
Very good. Sash has bright and legible lettering with no holes or rips. Some very light fraying on ends and two small pinholes where the sash was closed. Armbands are in a similar condition with some sewing stitching coming lose and light fraying of edges.Condition
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