Rare Vintage PUTNAM PHALANX Lapel PIN Hat PIN Connecticut National Guard

Description

A Vintage PUTNAM PHALANX Lapel PIN / Hat PIN.
Size: about 5/8" in diameter.
This is likely a rare, uncommon pin from an exclusive fraternal organization.
from wikipedia: The Putnam Phalanx
of Hartford, Connecticut
was a quasi-military unit,
originally organized as ceremonial honor guard
in 1858. Functioning as a social club, it attracted the great and the good of Connecticut to its ranks
,
and was incorporated on March 9, 1877. The Putnam Phalanx was merged into the Connecticut National Guard in 1931,
and by 2007 was "essentially defunct".
This pin was owned by Major General John F. Freund, who served as Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard
from 1972-1983.
Condition is pre-owned. We believe this pin was never worn. See photos.