Vintage DAR Daughters of the American Revolution J.E. Caldwell Gold-Filled Ribbon Medal Lot

This exceptional estate collection features authentic commemorative medals and lapel pins from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The primary medals are crafted by the prestigious jeweler J.E. Caldwell and are clearly stamped “Gold Filled” on the reverse. The lot also includes vintage Methodist Sunday school achievement awards, fraternal pieces, and military commemorative lapel pins.
Key Items & Markings:
DAR Ancestor Ribbon Medal: Blue and white silk ribbon featuring a J.E. Caldwell gold-filled insignia wheel pin at the base, an Ohio state maple leaf pin, and two personalized ancestor bars hand-engraved with “Nathan Burnham” and “John Gray”. The wheel pin reverse features a hand-engraved signature presentation dated “1983”.
DAR Past Chapter Regent Ribbon Medal: Blue and white ribbon featuring a “Past Chapter Regent” top banner, a “God, Home, and Country” 25-year service pin, a central Ohio DAR 1893–1993 centenary enamel disk, and a dangling Virginia state seal medallion base. The reverse is stamped J.E. Caldwell Gold Filled.
Methodist Sunday School Medal: A multi-tiered gold-plated achievement medal featuring a red cross shield top pin labeled “Methodist S.S. Second Year,” with hanging enameled bars marking “Third Year,” “Fourth Year,” and “Fifth Year” milestones. The reverse features patent markings from the “Little’s System Cross and Crown.”
Additional Pins: Includes an oval enamel DAR monogram insignia badge, a modern plastic-wrapped DAR pin, a vintage 1953 Washington D.C. Capitol building chain pin, and a carded Vietnam Veteran presentation lapel pin in its plastic case.
Era: Mid-to-late 20th century.
Manufacturer: J.E. Caldwell & Co. (Philadelphia, PA) for the primary DAR insignia.
Condition: Excellent vintage estate condition. The silk ribbons retain deep, rich colors with minimal fraying. Enamel work is intact across all pieces, and the gold-filled finishes display beautiful luster with only minor, authentic reverse patina.