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ANDERSON ZOUAVES BADGE GROUPING WITH AN M-NUMBERED CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL
These three medals come with a nice family note indicating they had been awarded to Edward Willis “for bravery,” which is not exactly accurate, though he was likely brave enough, having enlisted… (2021-383). Learn More »
$1,750.00
Originally $2,500.00
1905 DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO GAR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT “REPRESENTATIVE” BADGE
Red, white & blue silk ribbon attached to pinback celluloid bar at top. Overall measures 7” x 2”. Gold lettering on ribbon reads, “ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF NEW MEXICO / G. A. R. /… (2020-1176). Learn More »
$75.00
Originally $125.00
SOLD
46TH GAR NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT BADGE – LOS ANGELES, 1912
In 1912, Los Angeles hosted the 46th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), the major Union Civil War veterans' organization, from September 9-14, drawing about 190,000 members… (595-2151). Learn More »
$50.00
ON HOLD
ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON
James H. Harding was a resident of Montoursville, in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted as a private and mustered into Company I of the 207th Pennsylvania on 9/5/1864. His term of… (2025-2780). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S G.A.R. OFFICER’S BELT
This white bullion embroidered belt uses a Civil War M1851 officer’s sword belt plate and hasp. Chances are that it was worn by an officer in the G.A.R., the largest and best known of the Civil War… (172-6148). Learn More »
RARE GAR STATE LEVEL LT. COLONEL STAFF MEMBERSHIP BADGE
This form of G.A.R. badge, with several changes over the years, was introduced in 1882. This one appears to have a Type-Iva bar and medal. The ribbon has a colored red border to mark an officer… (490-7558). Learn More »
$135.00
ON HOLD
UNION VETERAN’S G.A.R. HAT INSIGNIA FOR POST 1
Union veterans’ hats and caps were clearly modelled on their wartime ancestors and the insignia followed suit, with hat insignia evoking the US staff wreath, with the wreath embroidered in gold and… (1299-32). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
VERY NICE CHARCOAL SKETCH – TWO GAR VETERAN MEMBERS
This striking, full-length sketch of two US Civil War veterans shows the men in full Grand Army of the Republic regalia, matching seemingly everything but their ties. An ornate backdrop is… (2025-1188). Learn More »
ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET
This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA
A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393). Learn More »
WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW
This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »
STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH
Stamped brass false embroidered laurel wreath meant for wear on a hat, often worn by members of the GAR. The face of the item has a light patina on the surface. Reverse has all four attachment wires… (1256-148G). Learn More »
PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.
A nice example of a decorated shaving mug from the 1800s to early 1900s. This one is decorated with gold bands around top and bottom and along the finger loop, and with a full color representation of… (1202-187). Learn More »
G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY
This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141). Learn More »
SECOND RHODE ISLAND AND G.A.R. VETERAN’S BADGES OF JOSEPH LIVSEY
An interesting grouping from Joseph Livsey of the 2nd Rhode Island, who served from March 6, 1862, to March 6, 1865. This consists of two veteran’s badges and two photographs. One badge is missing… (480-352). Learn More »
PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG
Approximately 1,870 Union and Confederate veterans gathered for the 75th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in what would be known as the ‘the last’ large scale gathering. Tent villages… (224-624). Learn More »
WIRE PHOTO OF 1949 PARADE - LAST GAR ENCAMPMENT
This image depicts the ‘last’ parade for the GAR Encampments, that took place on September 1, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A description accompanies the original wire photo, and also nicely… (224-623). Learn More »
WIRE PHOTO OF 1936 VETERANS' PARADE, WASHINGTON DC
Pictured here at the 69th National GAR Encampment held in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a group of former drummer boys from Wichita, Kansas. The image is black and white an original wire photo. It is… (224-621). Learn More »
1936 VETERANS PARADE, WASHINGTON DC
Pictured here are four Union veterans marching in Washington DC for the 70th National GAR encampment. Present marching in the parade were less than 700 GAR members. Pictured left to right are G. H… (224-620). Learn More »
AUGUST 1911 YARD LONG PHOTO OF ROCHESTER NEW YORK GAR VETERANS
Image shows approx. 80 GAR veterans lined up in a street most likely in Rochester, New York. At center of the group is a GAR banner that is difficult to read due to the angle the photo was taken from.… (2023-1949). Learn More »
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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »
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