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ANDERSON ZOUAVES BADGE GROUPING WITH AN M-NUMBERED CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL

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

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

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
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REVERSIBLE GAR MOURNING RIBBON – JOE SPRATT POST NO. 323, WATERTOWN, N.Y.

REVERSIBLE GAR MOURNING RIBBON – JOE SPRATT POST NO. 323, WATERTOWN, N.Y.

In New York, G.A.R. Post No. 323 was known as the Joe Spratt Post and was located in Watertown, in Jefferson County. A monument honoring the post sits in the North Watertown Cemetery. The ribbon front… (1101-57). Learn More »

$50.00
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ID’D GROUPING – JAMES HARDING, 207th PA – GAR BUTTONS, MEDAL DROP, TINTYPE, PRE-WAR DIARY, ANTIQUE BUTTON

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

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

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
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UNION VETERAN’S G.A.R. HAT INSIGNIA FOR POST 1

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 »

VERY NICE CHARCOAL SKETCH – TWO GAR VETERAN MEMBERS

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »


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DOUBLE CASED ¼ PLATE AMBROTYPES OF TWO MEMBERS BELIEVED TO BE OF THE ROME LIGHT GUARDS - COMPANY A, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

These two fantastically clear images are housed together in a Union case that is also in excellent condition. Both sides show a beautiful scene of a lady riding a  horse with a dog resting in front. Both subjects are unknown. The first image is of a… (846-517). Learn More »

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