This is a high quality sword belt, probably worn by an Officer in the G.A.R. The 1 ¾ inch wide belt is folded and stitched from light tan glove leather. It has a brass adjusting buckle and three adjustable decorative sword chains with hooks made from brass. Attaching decorated brass rings together makes each chain. The buckle is a copy of the regulation 1851 officer's belt plate.
(123-6077) $295.00
This is a high quality sword belt, probably worn by an Officer in the G.A.R. The 1 ¾ inch wide belt is folded and stitched from light tan glove leather. It has a brass adjusting buckle and three adjustable decorative sword hangers with hooks; one made from from brass and two made from leather. Attaching decorated brass rings together makes the chain. The buckle is a solid brass GAR buckle. It has the intertwined GAR with the crossed sabers, cannons, rifles and anchor in each corner.
(123-6078) $250.00
This is a high quality sword belt, probably worn by an Officer in the G.A.R. The 1 ¾ inch wide belt is folded and stitched from light tan glove leather. It has a brass adjusting buckle and three adjustable decorative sword chains with hooks made from brass. Attaching decorated brass rings together makes each chain. The buckle is a sol-d brass GAR buckle. It has the intertwined GAR with the crossed sabers, cannons, rifles and anchor in each corner.
(123-6079) $250.00
This is a high quality sword belt, probably worn by an Officer in the G.A.R. The 1 ¾ inch wide belt is folded and stitched from light tan glove leather. It has a brass adjusting buckle and three adjustable decorative sword chains with hooks made from brass. Attaching decorated brass rings together makes each chain. The buckle is a solid brass GAR buckle. It has the G.A.R. star in the center with G.A.R. over it.
(123-6080) $250.00
The GAR was the largest Union Veteran's Association and wore swords with their blue uniform. These swords were made after the style of the regulation "1860" Staff & Field Officers Sword that was worn until 1902. Here is a fine example of a rare GAR post owned sword. They were purchased and used by Post 86 of Northampton, Massachusetts for GAR functions and ceremonies. The hilt shows the entwined GAR logo on the clamshell guard. Also the insignia of the Cavalry, Infantry, and Navy are worked into the guard motif and artillery on the knuckle bow. The eagle on the pommel of the sword is the Federal eagle and it has the US shield of stars and stripes on its chest. The grip is wrapped in shark or ray skin with a brass wire wrap.
The 28 7/8 inch long blade is beautifully etched and gold filled. On the obverse are crossed flags and a GAR surrounded by a floral design. It also is marked Ames Sword Co, Chicopee, Mass. On the reverse is panoply of arms and a floral design around Wm. L. Baker Post No 86 in script. The scabbard is plated with a decorative brass throat, drag and rings. The top ring is a double ring and the bottom ring is single.
The Wm. L. Baker post is named after a 1st Lieut. who was born in Massachusetts, served in the U.S. Army 4th Light Artillery and was killed at the battle of Antietam.
(123-6081) $575.00
The GAR was the largest Union Veteran's Association and wore swords with their blue uniform. These swords were made after the style of the regulation "1860" Staff & Field Officers Sword that was worn until 1902. Here is a fine example of a rare GAR post owned sword. They were purchased and used by Post 86 of Northampton, Massachusetts for GAR functions and ceremonies.
The hilt shows the entwined GAR logo on the clamshell guard. Also the insignia of the Cavalry, Infantry, and Navy are worked into the guard motif and artillery on the knuckle bow. The eagle on the pommel of the sword is the Federal eagle and it has the US shield of stars and stripes on its chest. The grip is wrapped in shark or ray skin with a brass wire wrap.
The 28 7/8 inch long blade is beautifully etched and gold filled. On the obverse are crossed flags and a GAR surrounded by a floral design. It also is marked Ames Sword Co, Chicopee, Mass. On the reverse is panoply of arms and a floral design around Wm. L. Baker Post No 86 in script.
The scabbard is plated with a decorative brass throat, drag and rings. The top ring is a double ring and the bottom ring is single.
(123-6082) $575.00
The GAR was the largest Union Veteran's Association and wore swords with their blue uniform. These swords were made after the style of the regulation "1860" Staff & Field Officers Sword that was worn until 1902. Here is a fine example of a quality GAR sword.
The hilt shows the entwined GAR logo on the clamshell guard. Also the insignia of the Cavalry, Infantry, and Navy are worked into the guard motif and artillery on the knuckle bow. The eagle on the pommel of the sword is the Federal eagle and it has the US shield of stars and stripes on its chest. The grip is wrapped in black leather with a brass wire wrap. Some areas of the leather is missing.
The 30-inch long blade is beautifully etched. On the obverse is a panoply of arms and a U.S. surrounded by a floral design. It also is marked J.A.Joel Co., New York. On the reverse is panoply of arms and a floral design around an eagle with its wings spread.
(123-6083) $425.00
The hilt shows the entwined GAR logo on the clamshell guard. Also the insignia of the Cavalry, Infantry, Navy and artillery are worked into the guard motif and another infantry on the knuckle bow. The eagle on the pommel of the sword is the Federal eagle and it has the US shield of stars and stripes on its chest. The grip is wrapped in black leather with a brass wire wrap. Some areas of the leather are missing. The 30-inch long blade is beautifully etched. On the obverse is two panoply of arms and an eagle surrounded by a floral design. On the reverse are also two panoply of arms and a floral design around a U.S. The scabbard is plated with a decorative brass throat, drag and rings. The top ring is a double ring and the bottom ring is single.
(123-6084) $425.00
The 29 7/8 inch long blade is beautifully etched. On the obverse are a soldier, GAR badge, shield with 1861 in the middle and a GAR surrounded by a floral design. It also is marked Ames Sword Co, Chicopee, Mass. On the reverse is panoply of arms, portrait of Abraham Lincoln and a floral design around an eagle.. The scabbard is plated with a decorative brass throat, drag and rings. The top ring is a double ring and the bottom ring is single.
(123-6085) $550.00
Here is a fine example of a fraternal suspension badge as worn by members / past officers of the 'Patriotic Order of Sons of America' organization started in 1866 after the Civil War. The badge is a three-piece device made of white metal with the top pin bar that exhibits the member's name, one "H. W. MILLSPAUGH". Millspaugh was a twenty-eight year old man who enlisted in Company "I", 80th New York Infantry regiment (Ulster Guards) on February 9, 1865 at Goshen, NY. He later mustered out of service on January 29, 1866 at Portsmouth, VA. After the war, Millspaugh became a member of Washington Camp # 32, State Camp of New York and served as President for a single term. Suspended below from two sections of small link chain is another bar that is engraved with the inscription "P.PRES. CAMP 32, NY" executed in block letters. Suspended from that bar via a chain link section is an ornately decorated, 1½" long, five-pointed star that features a smaller five-point star cut out of the center of the larger star. Badge is set against a background of two silk ribbons of red, white and blue vertical columns. Ribbons are attached to the back of the top pin bar and are slightly faded with age. The fraternal badge comes in its original cloth covered wooden case for storage. The organization is still current and active today. An attractive and distinct looking badge device that would make a wonderful addition to any mid-to late nineteenth century insignia display.
(M19425) $135.00
This fine grouping of reunion ribbons and momentos represents a memorial to past members of the 28th Pennsylvania infantry, the 147th Pennsylvania infantry, and to Knapp's Battery. Set in a riker box, the entire grouping consists of two silk ribbons, three pin or celluloid disc badges, one metal ladder badge, two gold bullion slouch hat cords and what appears to be a felt arm band.
The larger ribbon made of red silk measures 5½" long x 1½" wide and has a brass pin bar at the top. Superimposed upon the ribbon is a large 5-pointed silver star surrounded by gold-colored markings of "28th & 147th / REGIMENTS / AND / KNAP'S BATTERY / PENN. VOLS. / RE-UNION / 1899." Silk suffers from a dime-size gouge torn out on the right edge and a separation at one crease. Second reunion ribbon is of medium blue silk with no pin bar. Specimen measures 5½" long x 2" wide and features a large white 5-pointed star at the top with gold lettering below that reads "FIFIETH ANNIVERSARY / of the / Battle of Gettysburg / JULY 1-2-3, / 1863 - 1913 / ASSOCIATION / of the / 28TH & 147TH Penna. / VETERAN INFANTRY / & KNAP'S PENN." Silk ribbon suffers from a complete separation about midway.
A very fine, silver 'ladder suspension badge' is included and exhibits four silver scroll bars that read "CO. G / 28 / PENN / VOL, INF.". Badge in excellent condition with edge tooled bars, a chain drop with bullion tassels and a strong pin bar. One pin badge disc wears the white star and displays three smaller, narrow silk ribbons on it that represent the 28th, 147th and Knaps Battery "E". Words "GETTYSBURG", "SEPT. 27" and "1910" are printed on the ribbons. One ribbon (Sept 27) has almost separated in two. The two celluloid disc badges each have attached a red, white and blue ribbon with printed words "John F. Godfrey" (red), "W. R. C. No. 43" (white) and "SEPT. 9TH 1912 / Pasadena, California" (blue). Both 1¼" diameter celluloid discs shows a spreadwinged eagle below the letters 'G.A.R.', all in color.
Two, individual, gold bullion officer-style hat cords with gold bullion acorns in very fine condition are included along with a 14" long by 3½" wide, black felt cloth arm band in excellent condition. Band is decorated with four, white, ½" wide stripes that alternate with three black stripes. Center portion of the band exhibits an imprint of the Great Seal of Pennsylvania in an oval ring.
A very fine grouping of post war re-union ribbons and memorabilia from three of Pennsylvania's veteran Civil War regiments.
(172-1594) $895.00
Dated March 29, 1920. Issued to "Mrs. J.H. Dickerson, daughter of Capt. C.F. Jordan, Co. E., Ist Va. Cavalry." Gray lettered certificate w/gray bordering and gold seal, mounted in glassed, wood frame measuring 13.25 x 15.25," w/cardboard backing & hang-wire. Certificate exhibits light yellowing and soiling round the outer edges. Frame displays light wear and a few moderate knicks.
Capt. Francis Charles Jordan was a resident of Rockridge County Virginia who enlisted in 1861 as 3rd Lieutenant in Company "C", 1st Virginia Cavalry. He was subsequently elected Captain of Co. "E" and commanded Stonewall Jackson's advance guard on his flanking march round Hooker's army at Chancellorsville. Later wounded at Tom's Brook [10/9/1864], he disabled through the remainder of the war. General Munford said of Jordan at the time that he was "as gallant an officer as we had in our brigade. He was a credit to his company, brigade, regiment and county." Capt. Jordan died at Roanoke, VA, in May 1922.
Fine UDC certificate issued to the daughter of a gallant officer of the 1st Virginia Cavalry.
(258-205) $225.00
Ca. 1890s. "Copyrighted by B. Caughey, 1892. Approved by G.A.R." The memorial print features 55 member names inscribed in ink, surrounded by martial vignettes below and on both sides, w/GAR badge and "The American Soldier's memorial" printed above. Matted in black, mounted in glassed, period wood frame w/interior gilt trim measuring 25 x 31.5". The post ribbon is topped by nickel silver "G.A.R." pin bar, and measures 8.5 x 2.5". Features blue silk w/silver lettering-"Honor the Noble Dead/In Memoriam/ Eben N. Ford/ Post. No. 336/ Dept Pennsylvania". In terms of condition, the print displays light soiling and a six inch patch of light water stain in the upper right corner. Frame and interior trim exhibit slight wear at the extremities. The ribbon bar is very nearly detached from the ribbon; the lower left swallowtail has a tiny segment has re-attached by tape. Else VG and attractive.
Located in Warren County, PA, the Warren G.A.R. Post took its name from 2nd Lieutenant Eben N. Ford, who was commissioned into the "James" Company of PA Indpt. Infantry 9/4/1862, and was killed at McConnellsburg, PA, on 2/13/2007. The 55 member names include a listing of seven officers-"Geo. H. Kinnear, Fred Baltzinger, W.H. Taylor, D. W. C. James, C. A. Waters, James Mair, John Rowland, Theo. Bach." Invites further research. Fine Pennsylvania G.A.R. memorial.
(503-03) $350.00
"Mayor of Pittsburg, Charles H. Kline". Dated 5/4/1929. Published Craig, Finely & Co. Lith. Phila., w/GAR notary stamp. Signed by Thomas Scott, Post commander, and L.W. Mallasee, adjutant. Measures 15.75 x 13" , matted w/gold trim in white, mounted acid free in a fine, deep edged mahogany frame measuring 27 x 23", w/contemporary paper backing w/ hangwire. The Honorable Charles H. Kline was Mayor of Pittsburgh, 1926-33. Mint condition. Highly attractive.
(503-07) $295.00
This banner meas. approx. 4' 6" long x 2' 11" wide. It is made of heavy dark blue canvas and is printed on both sides with a thick paint. One side has "GAR" across the top with a nice membership badge in the center. Below the badge is "Welcome." The center of the GAR badge has a "US" instead of the soldier and sailor. The opposite side reads "American Legion, Welcome" and displays an American Legion badge. Banner is in good condition.
(442-124) ORIGINALLY $395.00 REDUCED TO $250.00
8 3/8" X 5 5/8" paper booklet entitled "MINUTES OF PROCEEDING OF THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL REUNION SURVIVORS SEVENTY-THIRD REGIMENT ILLINOIS INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS" published by Daily Post Print, Pekin, IL, booklet is 36 pages long and held together by two rusty staples, book has some minor stains and is fragile; starting to come apart at spine. No tears or rips. Booklet includes minutes of 11th Annual Reunion, financial statement, annual address by Colonel James F. Jaquess, poem by Mrs, Vannatten entitled "The Preacher Regiment", roll of companies including death reports and obituaries, speech by A.L. Schimpf, commander of Illinois GAR, committee reports, election of new officers and speeches, discussion regarding the attainment of a pension for Colonel Jaquess who incured two ruptures when thrown into his Spanish saddle at the Battle of Chickamauga, speech by guest Professor Harris who was a scout in the war, speech by Colonel Coles of the 14th Illinois, notes and comments including discussions on things like picking a regimental badge. Great booklet of the reunion of a hard-fought regiment from Illinois.
(L11410) ORIGINALLY $75.00 REDUCED TO $50.00
"Tenth Separate Co. / N. G. S. N. Y." / NEWBURGH CENTENNIAL / 1783 / 1883 / Putnam Phalanx." Maroon ribbon w/gilt lettering & trim, top & bottom, measuring 3.125 x 6.25" Washington maintained his headquarters at Newburgh, NY, in the latter part of the Revolutionary War, and it was here that he quelled the so-called "Newburgh Mutiny" of army officers disgruntled over back pay. VG overall. Colorful and highly attractive.
(M19171) $39.50
The top of the ribbon has a brass scroll bar that meas. approx. 2 3/4 x 3/4 inches. The ribbon is 7 1/2 inches long and is yellow in color. Printed in gold is "Honorary Member, Meagher Guards, Providence, R.I." across the bottom is gold fringe. Above the wording is a nice star with a red center made of bullion. The top 1/4 of the ribbon is covered by a swallow tail section of pink ribbon with a white square out lined in bullion. on the white in gold letters is "Meagher Guards Association, May 23, 4, 1889."
(M17730) $125.00
Measures 2 1/8" x 4 5/8". Light green/blue with yellowing at edges. Small tear at upper right edge. "Vorwarts! [Forward!] / Thy Radicalism saved Missouri. / N. LYON / MAY 10, 1861. / Radicalism the only Salvation. / MAY 10, 1863."
Nathaniel Lyon was born on July 14, 1818, in Ashford, Connecticut. After graduating from West Point in 1841, he fought in the Seminole and Mexican Wars. In the 1850s, he was a captain stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. A Democrat with few beliefs about slavery, his experiences in the tense political climate of "Bleeding Kansas" led him to become a strong anti-slavery Republican. Transferred to Missouri in 1861, he was concerned about the conflict in the state between the pro-Union legislature and the pro-Confederate governor, Claiborne F. Jackson. When Jackson called out the state militia, Lyon became suspicious. Lyon, disguised as a farm woman, spied on the militia's camp, and came to the conclusion that Jackson intended to use the militia to capture the St. Louis arsenal for the Confederacy. In reaction, Lyon boldly, but with poor timing, surrounded the camp with captured it. When Lyon's troops displayed the prisoners through the town, a riot broke out. By saving the arsenal, however, Lyon did a great deal to keep Missouri part of the Union. Promoted to brigadier general on May 17, 1861, he began a serious effort to push Confederate troops out of Mississippi. On August 10, 1861, Confederate troops lay in wait at Wilson's Creek, and engaged Lyon's troops in battle. Lyon was killed in the battle; and, although it had been a bloody, inconclusive battle, it was declared a Confederate victory. Lyon's death at Wilson's Creek at the age of 43 made him the first Union general to die in battle during the Civil War.
(M16855) $125.00
Bare CW federal canteen, painted beige w/crossed Confederate flags-[ battle flag & 1st National]. Painting was done in the late nineteenth/ to early 20th Century. A hanging wire is strung between the upper left & right sling keepers. Canteen exhibits center dents on both sides, and two small holes on the reverse. Else VG. An extremely colorful & intriguing relic.
(346-36) $995.00
Small tin canteen measuring 5" in diameter, 1.5" in depth w/tin spout 1" in height & diameter. Canteen painted white w/blue spout and .375 blue lettering semi-circling a spread eagle w/ E Pluribus Unum banner in its beak, arrows and olive leaves in its claws, and a red, white & blue against its breast. Semi-circular lettering reads as follows: "WE DRANK FROM THE SAME CANTEEN. At bottom, in same-sized blue lettering against an old gold background: "CHICAGO 1900." This particular canteen is one of a run of souvenir canteens offered to delegates at national GAR encampments in the years between the late 1890s and around 1905-6. Missing its spout, and exhibiting continous light chipping round its antique gold rim, the canteen is VG overall. A highly attractive GAR collectible.
(M16172) ORIGINALLY $425.00 REDUCED TO $325.00
9"x13", pre-printed & ink. Has scattered light staining, fold line tears. Torn approx. 2/3 along vertical fold to left of center.
Dated 1889 from Flagstaff, Arizona Territory. The printed document says "Honorable Discharge", but it has been neatly lined out with red ink, and above it is written "Transfer Card". GAR medal printed at upper right. Stamped at lower left, "Ransom Post No. 4 G.A.A. Flagstaff Airzon, chartered Aug 20th 1884".
Text reads: "Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Arizona Headquarters Ransmon Post No. 4. To Any Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, Greeting: This Certifies that comrade Culver Marshall is a member in good standing of this Post, and having paid all dues, we have granted him this Transfer Card and recommend him for admission into any Post of our Order. The Following is A Correct Transcript from the Records of the Post: Comrade Culver Marshall is 56 years of age, was born in Pleasant Valley State of New York and is by occupation a R.R. Bridge Inspecter etered the serviceon the 20th day of June 1863 as a Private in Co. D 13th Regt. New York State Militia and was finally discharged on the 15th day of May 1865 as QuarterMaster Sergeant Co. "C" 1st Regt. New Jersey Cavalry by reason of Gen'l Order #94. May 15th 1865 having served Two years and no months. Joined this Post by Muster in November 10th 1888. Dated at Flagstaff A.T. this 31st Day of December 1889." Signed by Wm. D. Powell, Adjutant, and J. B. Smith, Post Commander.
No record was found of Marshall's service in the 13th NYSM. He enlisted on 1/25/64 as a Private and on that date was mustered into Co. I, 1st NJ Cavalry. On 12/12/64 he was transferred to Co. C and promoted to Qtr Master Sgt. Promoted to 2nd Lt. of Co. E on 7/23/65 (not mustered). Mustered out 7/24/65.
(217-142) ORIGINALLY $195.00 REDUCED TO $125.00
Measures 2 1/2" x 7". Red lettering on brown & tan ribbon. At center are crossed CS and Virginia flags. Location of monument unknown. Light staining to ribbon, small scattered pinholes, frayed thread at bottom edge.
(M16822) $350.00
This is a two piece reunion medal with an attached ribbon. The top or pin section consists of a beaver over the word MILWAUKEE .Attached to it is a ¾ of an inch diameter medallion. The medallion has a figure of a nurse helping a wounded man in the center of a cross. Inside the top of the cross is 1961 and 1965 on the bottom. The left side has the letters F over C and the right has & over L. Around the outside is written CIVIL WAR ARMY NURSES. Attached to the top is a 2-½ inch gold ribbon with CIVIL WAR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARMY NURSES 1923 printed in silver letters. The ribbon is torn ¾'s of the way through just below the medallion.
(20-2611) $195.00
This is a souvenir ribbon from the 33rd National Encampment of the G.A.R. In Philadelphia, September 4-9, 1899. The ribbon is 3 3/8 inches wide and 6 inches long. It has a hospital scene of men in cots being attended by two nurses. Residue on the back suggests that at one time it was glued to something.
(20-2675) $395.00
This is a United Confederate Veterans souvenir medal from the 1904 reunion held in Nashville Tenn. It is missing the pin on the back.
(2-558) $165.00
Here is a choice example of an original United Confederate Veteran's suspension badge as worn by its members at the UCV Reunion in Memphis, Tennessee on June 8-10, 1909. Reddish bronze-colored metal was used to produce this fine, two-piece suspension badge device. The top piece of this wonderful badge resembles a wide-brimmed bowler's hat and features a pair of crossed Confederate battle flags (St Andrew's style) in the upper crown. The word "MEMPHIS" in 1/8th" high block letters is found directly below the flags and over the stamped reunion date. A small, circular clip or wire ring is connected to the top piece and suspends the second piece of the badge. This component is a 1" diameter disc embossed with a raised-relief bust view of Confederate General Albert Sydney Johnston. Protruding from the outer edges of the disc are five angled horizontal wedges, each embossed with data on the reunion. They read clockwise from the 7 o'clock position with "19th" / "UNITED" / "CONFEDERATE" / "VETERANS" / "REUNION"." Entire badge measures just over 3" long and was made by the Whitehead and Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. A very attractive and distinct looking badge device that would make a wonderful addition to any Civil War insignia display or United Confederate Veteran military collection.
(M19348) $350.00
Measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2". Top bar "DALLAS 1902", with wreath & Texas star at top. Suspended below is a light purple ribbon with "MAID OF HONOR TO U.S. OF C.V.".
(M16863) $150.00
This is the last type of GAR membership badge that was adopted at the 1886 National Encampment and remained until the GAR passed out of existence in the late 1940'S. The badge is complete but the ribbon does have a tear that extends ¼ of an inch into the ribbon.
(M19947) $125.00
Measures 8" x 2 1/2". God bar at top has scroll design & star at center. Pin on reverse. Suspended from bar is a gold ribbon with cavalryman on horseback at center; silver lettering reads "REUNION / OF THE / PLATT 7 PAT / SUVIVORS (sic) / ASSOCIATION / 6TH CAVALRY / U. S. A." Silver bullion threads at bottom of ribbon are in good condition. Overall very good condition.
(412-01) $400.00
Bronze GAR reunion badge most likely missing original ribbon and attachement pin, made in two pieces. The top piece is a 1.5" X 1" irregularly shaped composite of a large cannon barrel with open end to the left over a crossed musket and saber with an anchor in center of crossed musket and saber showing both above and below the cannon barrel, top of anchor continues above as a flaming torch, two signal flags are just outside the crossed musket and saber, curved ribbon bar across the top, stamped across the cannon is "EAST ST. LOUIS. ILL.", this top piece is attached by a bronze ring to a square medal attached at one corner, front of medal has bust of Harvey M. Trimble and has "DEPARTMENT, COMMANDER 1903" along upper two edges and "H.M.TRIMBLE." in curved arch above bust, back of medal is marked "37th, ANNUAL, ENCAMPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF, ILLINOIS, G A R, MAY 5.6.7., 1903.
(M17948) $45.00
Overall measures 1 1/2" x 4". Top bar with "REPRESENTATIVE", has pin on reverse. Red, white & blue ribbon below, torn at the top where it attaches to bar; frayed on front, even more so on reverse. Held on to top bar on reverse with modern tape. At center is device with cannon, anchor, and crossed saber & rifle. Bottom drop with bust of E.N. Armstrong, Department Commander, 1920. On reverse, "55th Annual Encampment Department of Illinois, G.A.R. Galesburg May 17, 18, 19, 1921.
(M15068) $50.00
Overall measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/2". Beautiful Representative badge for the 58th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. At top is wingspread eagle holding arrows in his talons with flags suspended below in red, white and blue enamel. Suspended below are 4 bars in ladder badge-style, underneath which is a gold ribbon. The bottom bar is attached to a circular drop, with a profile bust of Lincoln at center, and blue enamel around edge with "WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE WITH CHARITY FOR ALL".
(M16989) $250.00
Measures 1 1/2" x 3". Beautiful badge with wingspread eage at top; "G A R" in enameled letters at center. Overall very fine condition, some minor tarnishing.
(M17469) ORIGINALLY $100.00 REDUCED TO $45.00
Overall measures 1 1/2" x 3". Top with pin on reverse; Detroit Aug 31 Sept 6 1914. Attached is a red, white & blue ribbon, some light soiling, slightly frayed along bottom edge. Lower drop which is over the ribbon with wingspread eagle, crossed flags, intertwined letters "GAR".
(20-1350) $75.00
7 1/2" ribbon with red thread tassel at bottom edge. Overall fine condition, minor wear at edges. Nice outdoors scene at center. "DELEGATE / Fourteenth Annual / ENCAMPMENT / DEPARTMENT / OF / NEBRASKA / G. A. R. / Plattsmouth / NEBRASKA, / FEB. 18 and 19, 1891". On the reverse is printed "Mrs. E. E. Hilton, Plattsmouth, Neb".
(442-90) ORIGINALLY $50.00 REDUCED TO $35.00
Measures 7" x 2 5/8". Tan ribbon, fair to good condition, light soiling throughout; no pin present. "For Department Commander / L.P. Thompson / 19th Annual Encampment / Utica, Feb. 4 & 5, 1995. / Compliments of / Gordon Granger Post / No. 7. / Dept. of New York. / G.A.R."
(M14912) $30.00
This 1911 badge is a two part bronze badge attached by a red ribbon. The top bar is inscribed DELEGATE. The ribbon has printed in gold letters, NIAGARA FALLS / JUNE 8-10 / 1911. The 1-½ inch diameter bronze pendant is inscribed with a bust of De Witt C. Hurd the department commander. On the back is an engraved scene of Niagara Falls and the words, 45 Th ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK GAR.
(M19352) $50.00
This item is a very nice, attractive souvenir for a Grand Army of the Republic Delegate Badge for Washington, D.C. It is composed of a medal, ribbon, and framed pin. The pin, on the top of the badge, is a golden colored, pressed thin medal fancy frame with the words "DELEGATE" in heavy block letters. It measures 2-1/8 inches across and ¾ inches high. The reverse is marked with a weakly stamped shield and miscellaneous words, the bottom word readable as "ABEL". The ribbon is 2-½ inches long and attaches the pin to the medal; the back has been reinforced with a heavy tape. From the front, it looks intact and original. The ribbon is 1-5/8 inches wide with alternating rows of red, white and blue. The medal has a plain edge, is a circular 1-¼ inches, and is looped at the top for suspension. The obverse has the words "DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC G.A.R. WASHINGTON D.C." around the periphery with the Capitol building, rising sun, and Lady Liberty and War monument plainly depicted. The reverse of the medal has an attractive wreath surrounding the central G.A.R. design adopted in 1869. The words "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC * 1861 - VETERAN - 1866*" surround this design. This medal has an attractive patina and appears not be have been cleaned or damaged. This souvenir would make a nice addition to a G.A.R. Collection.
(224-97) $35.00
Meas. 1.75"x4". Upper bar shows the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the G.A.R. emblem. The date "1899" surrounds the Liberty Bell while a riband and the bottom reads "Philadelphia". The lower disc, which is suspended from a yellow and blue satin ribbon, shows on the silver enameled face a writing quill with a blue enameled riband that reads "Press". Some of the enamel has started to flake in a couple of areas. "GAR" is written at the top of the disc, while around the edge is "33rd National Encampment". An area of tarnish is present on the lower disc.
(M14181) $175.00
What appears to be a "homemade" reunion ribbon for Company G, 31st Maine Infantry. Ribbon appears to be incomplete in that a fastening bar across the top is missing although there are several holes across the top consistent with the ribbon being attached using a straight pin.
Ribbon is composed of a pieces of sky blue silk 4 5/8" long X 1 7/8" wide; along the bottom has been attached a band of nine gilt wire ribbons that are 1 1/2" long and attached to the ribbon by tan hand done stiches. Face of ribbon all cut out of paper are the following:
9th Corp Insignia (tan paper with red ink)
COMPANY (printed in black ink on tan paper)
G (printed in black in on tan paper)
31st (printed in black in on orange paper)
MAINE (printed in black in on yellow paper)
INFANTRY (printed in black in on tan paper)
(M17946) $50.00
Dark red ribbon measures 2 1/2" x 6 1/2". Minor fraying at upper edge; ribbon curled with minor fraying at lower edge. Black lettering, "VETERAN BATTERY ASSOCIATION NINTH ANNUAL REUNION 1861 1891 TWENTY-FIVE ENGAGEMENTS".
(154-469) $95.00
A fine specimen of a ribbon made up for Co. A, 23rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry at its reunion assembly held at the United States Hotel in Boston on March 14, 1894. The 6 ¾" long ribbon is made of light colored silk and is missing its pin. Printed on the ribbon face in faded red ink is "BREWSTER / ASSOCIATES / Co. A, 23d Regt., / MASS. VOLS. / 1861. MARCH 14, 1894." Center of ribbon has the Eighteenth Army Corps badge insignia printed in red ink. Below the corps badge is "UNITED STATES / HOTEL, / BOSTON, MASS." Ribbon borders are fine with just slight rolling to the top and bottom edges. A pleasing piece of Civil War memorabilia.
(M7164) $35.00
White ribbon meas. approx.8.50x3.25. Printed on front is “61st Annual Reunion, of the, 37th, Mass. Reg’t Ass’n, and 69th Anniversary of the Regiment leaving Pittsfield, September 7, 1862, Pittsfield, Mass. September 7, 1931.” At top of ribbon is nice printed bust view of Brevet Major General Oliver Edwards who was the Colonel of the Regiment. The backside has printed 21 engagements that the regiment was in from Fredericksburg to Sailor’s Creek. Ribbon is in nice shape with one fold at top. The 37th Mass. Served with the Army of the Potomac.
(M17729) $65.00
2 1/2" x 7 3/4" silk reunion ribbon, humorous image at center with a soldier chasing a chicken, accoutrements flying, sword in hand and his hat fallen to the ground. At top is "Co. "Q" ", at bottom is "Tenth / Annual Encampment / Dep't Michigan, / G.A.R." Overall good condition, some scattered light soiling & staining, fraying to upper & lower edges, some staining on reverse.
(411-204) $125.00
2 5/8" x 7 1/2", bright blue silk ribbon with gold lettering, "Long Term / Veterans / 1862 / 1865 / 173 Regt. / N.Y.V.". At center is a 19th corps badge with "19" at center. Excellent condition, minor fraying at lower corners.
(M16517) $85.00
White ribbon meas. approx. 10.50x 3.25 inches. Printed in blue is “Tenth Annual Reunion, Battery D, 1st N.Y.L.A., Gouverneur, N.Y. October 21st 1897.” There is a list of some 30+ engagements on the bottom section of the ribbon. Battery served with The Army of the Potomac. Ribbon is in good condition.
(M17721) $95.00
Small 1 1/2" X 4 1/2" red silk reunion ribbon for the 55th Ohio Infantry. Ribbon most likely was a part of pin badge of some sort at one time that is now lost. Ribbon is in good condition with no major fraying. Black lettering on the ribbon reads: "RE-UNION / OF THE / -55TH- / O.V.V.Infantry, / BELLEVUE, O., / September 19,'82".
(M17947) $35.00
Red ribbon meas. approx. 7.25x 2.25. Printed in black is “49th Annual Reunion of the 72nd O.V.V. I. Court House, Fremont, Ohio. Thursday, Sept., 18, 1919.” At center is picture of Major Eugene Rawson who died of wounds received at Town Creeks, Mississippi in July of 1864. The 72nd served in Kentucky and Tennessee. Ribbon has two slight razor thin separations. One about 2.75 inches long and the other 1 inch long. Both are in the area of Major Rawson’s picture and are only visible if stress is put on the ribbon. The rest of the item is in good condition.
(M17720) $35.00