the Georgia Eagle was modeled after the Andrews-Forman Eagle from Philidelphia (1784-1791)
the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the top with two off-white cotton drawstrings tied at the crown
Constructed of white ceramic
with loss of finish visible to the base metal in addition to a large chip to the enamel of the six o’clock arm which shows crude repair attempts
illustrating a lion's head with a large ring in its mouth
United States. A Signed Photograph of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, 1st Marine Division, USMC Auction the Georgia Eagle was modeledIn black and white, gloss finish, signed "Col Carl L Sitter" vertically to the right of his head, measuring 90 mm (w) x 87 mm (h), extremely fine. Accompanied by a copy of his citation, signed by him "Col Carl L Sitter Medal of Honor" at the upper left, along with his 88 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) Congressional Medal of Honor Society business card inscribed "Colonel Carl L. Sitter, U. S. M. C. Ret. Secretary Treasurer". Footnote: Carl Leonard Sitter was born