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Item Code: M26190
The item pictured here is a badge for a local GAR post. While national membership badges have the American flag ribbon suspended from an eagle with crossed cannons, the local membership post badges have the American flag inlaid on another ribbon with a rank insignia. This badge has the rank insignia for Chaplain. It retains the original ribbon and a traditional 5-pointed star suspended from the bottom. The ribbon has hand stitching attaching it to the top bar. The GAR mantra: loyalty, fraternity, and charity are represented on the star. Loyalty is represented by the Goddess of Liberty in the center. In front of the Goddess are two soldiers shaking hands, signifying fraternity. At the feet of the soldiers kneels two children symbolizing charity. At the star points are representations of each branch of military service.
The ribbon measures 1 ½” and is worn with signs of fading. The rank bar has green patina from age as well as some of the star points. On the reverse side of the star medallion there is a display of Union corps badges encircling a symbol for the Union.
This ribbon would typically be worn at local meetings or patriotic ceremonies. This is a good addition to any collector who wants to preserve the legacy of past Union service members via the GAR. [MK] [PH:M]
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