Legacy of Bernardo De Galvez, 1782

Our country stands on the eve of a grand anniversary, and DAR is preparing to celebrate in a big way! This pin, the eighth in a Limited 250th Anniversary series, commemorates the Legacy of Bernardo De Galvez.

On May 8, 1782, Galvez and his Spanish forces captured the British naval base at New Providence in the Bahamas. He was busy preparing for a grand campaign against Jamaica when peace negotiations ended the war. After the fighting, Galvez helped draft the terms of treaty that ended the war, and he was cited by the American Congress for his aid during the conflict. (Wording from http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fga10)

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.

This gold-plated pin measures 7/8” tall by 1 ¼” tall.