99th Anniversary New England Society.
Report of the Librarian of Congress, 1905.
INSIGNIA OF THE NEW YORK STATE
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
The Insignia of the Association consists of a badge, the pendant of which is circular in form, one and three-sixteenths inches in diameter.
Obverse: In the centre is represented the discovery of the Hudson River; the "Half-Moon" is surrounded by Indian Canoes, and in the distance is shown the Palisades. At the top is the coat-of-arms of New Amsterdam and a tomahawk, arrow and Dutch sword. At the bottom is shown the seal of New York State. Upon a ribbon, surrounding the centre medallion, is the legend: New York State Historical Association, and the dates 1609 and 1899; the former being the date of the discovery of New York, and the latter the date of the founding of the Historical Association.
Reverse: The Seal of the Association.
The badges are made of 14k gold, sterling silver and bronze, and will be sold to members of the Association at the following prices:
| 14k Gold, complete with bar and ribbon | $11.00 |
| Sterling Silver, complete with bar and ribbon | 5.00 |
| Bronze, complete with bar and ribbon | 4.00 |
Applications for badges should be made to the Secretary of the Association, Robert O. Bascom, Fort Edward, N. Y., who will issue permit, authorizing the member to make the purchase from the official Jewelers, J. E. Caldwell & Co., 902 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.