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SAR Handbook



Official Handbook

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

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SAR Handbook Vol. III

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Last updated: Wed, 2012-10-03 19:40
Volume Number: 
Vol. III
Revision Date: 
2012-09
Handbook File: 
application/pdf iconsar_handbook_volume_3_final_sept_2012_1.pdf
Handbook Description: 
Volume III of the SAR handbook covers Insignia, Medals and Awards of the NSSAR. This is a must read for members. Main headings for this volume include: NSSAR INSIGNIA, MEDALS AWARDED FOR SERVICE TO THE SAR, MEDALS AWARDED FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, CODE FOR WEARING MEDALS, DECORATIONS, BADGES AND INSIGNIA, CARE OF INSIGNIA AND MEDALS, etc, etc

SAR Handbook Vol. I

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Last updated: Wed, 2012-10-03 18:50
Volume Number: 
Vol. I
Revision Date: 
2012-09
Handbook File: 
application/pdf iconsar_handbook_volume_1_final_sept_2012.pdf
Handbook Description: 
Volume I of the handbook covers the Constitution and Bylaws of the NSSAR Volume I and is usually issued annually after the Congress if changes to the Constitution and Bylaws are approved. Main headings for this volume include: CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY SAR, BYLAWS OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY SAR, and SAR CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER.

SAR Handbook Vol. II

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Last updated: Wed, 2012-10-03 18:49
Volume Number: 
Vol. II
Revision Date: 
2012-09
Handbook File: 
application/pdf iconsar_handbook_volume_2_final_sept_2012.pdf
Handbook Description: 
Volume II of the SAR handbook covers the History, Organization and Protocol of the NSSAR. Main headings for this volume include: HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, ORGANIZATION OF STATE SOCIETIES, ORGANIZATION OF CHAPTERS, and PROTOCOL.


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