250th Birthday of the U.S. Army
This pin was designed to honor the 250th Birthday of the United States Army, which was established on June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence.
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formally established an American Continental Army. The resolution read, “Resolved, that six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia; that each company consist of a captain, three lieutenants, four serjeants, four corporals, a drummer or trumpeter, and sixty-eight privates. That each company, as soon as completed, shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army.”
When this commemorative pin is worn by DAR members on the official Insignia ribbon, it must be placed according to the most current "Placement of DAR Insignia and Pins on Official Ribbon" document found on the Insignia Committee webpage.
When not worn on the official ribbon, DAR members may only wear this commemorative pin as a brooch, not on a right-side ribbon. When non-members wear this commemorative pin, they should demonstrate pride in all DAR stands for by wearing it only when dressed nicely and in a respectful manner.
Show your pride in the U.S. Army’s storied history with some sparkle by adding it to your Insignia collection today!
This gold-filled pin measures 1 3/8" x 1".
