N.S.C.A.R. was founded April 5, 1895, by DAR Member, Harriett M. Lothrop. Support for Veterans, and service to the community are a couple of the main tenets of C.A.R., with the Mission being that C.A.R. "...trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people." fund are used to provide cash awards and other prizes for the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the American History Committee.
Members who donate $100 or more to Friends of C.A.R. are eligible to purchase and wear this pin on the official DAR Insignia ribbon. Members who wish to purchase this pin may make a single donation of at least $100, or as a Sustaining Supporter, designate donations that total a minimum of $100 to the Friends of American History. Approval is required to purchase this pin.
When this donor 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 donation pin as a brooch, not on a right-side ribbon. When non-members wear this donation pin, they should demonstrate pride in all DAR stands for by wearing it only when dressed nicely and in a respectful manner.
This gold-filled pin measures 1 1/4" x 5/8".
To learn more, please visit the Children of the American Revolution Committee webpage.
