A Legacy in Medals
The Seth Bunker Capp Collection
A Life Honored in Medals
Seth Bunker Capp of Philadelphia (b. 1875) was a proud member of America’s most prestigious patriotic and hereditary societies. His medal group is among the finest known, carefully preserved and deeply symbolic of his lineage, values, and civic pride.
His awards include:
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Colonial Society of PennsylvaniaReverse engraved: Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. Penna / Life Member Made in gold – 23.75 grams Cross edges engraved: PA No. 307 / Colonial Society of Penna / 5-12-1915 |
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The Pennsylvania German SocietyMade in gold – 17.91 grams Reverse engraved: Penna German Society / Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. PA / Life Member / 1-17-1913
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Order of Runnemede - Full SizeTop bar engraved: The Lineal Charta Baron Ancestors of Seth Bunker Capp (with extensive list of barons) Top edge of top bar: Baronial Order of Runnemede Pin catch marked: 14K – 25.84 grams of gold Medal engraved: The Baronial Order of Runnemede / First Class Membership-B / An Endowed Membership / No. 181 / Feb 6, 1915 / Seth Bunker Capp of Philada. Penna Order of Runnemede – MiniatureMarked BB&B 14K - 5.46 grams of gold |
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The Huguenot Society of America MedalIn BB&B Insignia Dept. blue boxTop bar marked 14K - 30.90 grams of goldReverse engraved: Huguenot Society of America Life Membership / No. 279 / Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. Penna / March 30, 1915 / BB&B 14KObverse engraving: Discusses ancestry and Bunker Hill The Huguenot Society of America - Lapel PinReverse engraved: Life Membership / N.Y. / No. 279. / Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. Penna / March-30 / 1915
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Society of Mayflower DescendantsWith leather issue case Made in gold – 13 grams Reverse engraved: Life Membership / PA No. 232 / Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. PA / July 9, 1915 / Ancestor John Holland / Gen. No. 4154 Society of Mayflower Descendants Lapel Button & Long PinReverse: Life Member PA No. 232 / Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. PA / July 9, 1915 / Ancestor John Holland Rim engraved: General Society of Mayflower Descendants No. 4154 Pin fastener engraved: Seth Bunker Capp / Philadelphia PA |
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National Society of the Sons of the Revolution – Full SizeIn plain white box Eagle engraved: Jan 23, 1915 / JEC&CO / 14K Reverse engraved: Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution Edge engraved: 26173 / PA 948 / PHILADA / SB CAPP LIFE MEMBERSHIP National Society of the Sons of the Revolution – MiniatureEagle engraved: 1-23-15 PHILA Reverse engraved: Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution Edge engraved: 26173 / PA 948 / SB CAPP Long vertical pin engraved: Seth Bunker Capp / Phila PA 14K Pin retainer engraved: Seth Bunker Capp / Philadelphia PA / 10K |
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Colonial Order of the CrownIn small white J.E. Caldwell box with gold trim No engraving
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The Sovereign Colonial Society Americans of Royal DescentNot engraved
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Order of the Garter MedalIn J.E. Caldwell box No engraving
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Franklin Institute MedalIn small J.E. Caldwell box Top bar engraved: Franklin Institute of the State of Penna / Seth Bunker Capp / Phila. Penna Pin marked 14K Reverse engraved: Life Member / No. 13212 / Seth Bunker Capp / Philadelphia Penna / Dec. 21, 1911 / 858 / Franklin Institute of the State of Penna / 14K Franklin Institute Lapel PinReverse engraved: Life Member Seth Bunker Capp / Philadelphia Penna / Dec. 21, 1911 / No. 13212 / 728 / 14K / J.K. Davison, Phila Pin rim: Franklin Institute of the State of Penna Pin screw fastener: Franklin Institute of the State of Penna / No. 13212 / Seth Bunker Capp / Philadelphia PA / Dec. 21st |
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General Society of the War of 1812 – Full SizeMade in gold – 13.63 grams Engraved: Pennsylvania / Seth Bunker Capp / #518 / Life Membership / and more engravings.. General Society of the War of 1812 – MiniatureMade in gold Engraved: SBC / #518 / Life Membership / and more engravings.. |
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Society of the Descendants of Pilgrim John HollandGold & enamel 7/8" in pinback Not engraved
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4 comments
VEry nice group of awards!!
The Colonial Society of Pennsylvania Medal is made in 14k gold
the “Colonial Society of Pennsylvania” medal is beautiful! is it 14k or 18k?
Comments are welcome – interested to hear any thoughts on this exceptional group!