The Connecticut Quarter features "The Charter Oak": an integral part of Connecticut's heritage and existence. On the night of October 31, 1687, Connecticut's Charter was put to a test. A British representative for King James II, challenged Connecticut's government structure and demanded its surrender. In the middle of the heated discussion, with the Charter on the table between the opposing parties, the candles were mysteriously snuffed out, darkening the room. When visibility was reestablished, the Connecticut Charter had vanished. Heroic Captain Joseph Wadsworth saved the Charter from the hands of the British and concealed it in the safest place he could find - in a majestic white oak. This famous tree, "The Charter Oak," finally fell during a great storm on August 21, 1856. I finish this pair of Cut-Outs with sterling Silver French Earwires (shown) or silver-electroplated clip-ons. I also make this cut-out available with or without the state name,"CONNECTICUT", cut-out across the top.