Political
1893 "Patriotic Order Sons of America" Washington Camp Ribbon form "P.O.S.A." (Patriotic Order, Sons of America)
May 30, 1893-Dated, P.O.S.A. (Patriotic Order, Sons of America) Washington Camp Commerative Silk Ribbon with U.S. Flag, Very Fine.
Colorful 1893 P.O.S.A. Commerative Silk Ribbon measures 7.75" x 2.5," with black and red printing on white linen. Some scattered tone spots and minor tape reinforcement on the blank back. From the famous textile Mastai Collection, with his ink stamp and inventory number along the top edge. The P.O.S.A. started out as a Whites-only, Anti-Catholic, Anti-immigration, Anti-Irish organization which now devotes itself to education, patriotism, and respect for the U.S. Flag. This rare Ribbon coincided with the 46th year of the organization, the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, and the 26th Decoration Day. Very Rare, being the only example we have seen!