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EARLY GAR MEMBERSHIP BADGE – TYPE IV

EARLY GAR MEMBERSHIP BADGE – TYPE IV

This GAR Membership Medal is a “Type IV”, in production and distribution from 1879-1880.  This is the version which preceded the later types with rounded wings and stampings on the reverse of the… (490-7560). Learn More »

$95.00
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TYPE V GAR MEMBERSHIP BADGE

TYPE V GAR MEMBERSHIP BADGE

The membership badge for the Union veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic went through a number of changes, some of them rather subtle, but of interest to the collector. This Type-V is the… (490-7559). Learn More »

GAR DELEGATE BADGE CHATANOOGA NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT, 1913

GAR DELEGATE BADGE CHATANOOGA NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT, 1913

Offered is a Delegate badge from the 1913 national encampment held in Chattanooga, TN. Measures 5 3/8" x 2". Brooch is a wingspread eagle atop crossed cannons & cannon balls, with a cavalry saber… (490-7566). Learn More »

$65.00
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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 »

$225.00
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1919 COLUMBUS, OH GAR REPRESENTATIVE MEDAL BADGE

1919 COLUMBUS, OH GAR REPRESENTATIVE MEDAL BADGE

This lovely Grand Army of the Republic badge was manufactured by The M.C. Lilley and Company of Columbus for the 1919 Annual Encampment. It features an eagle top bar, enameled drop, silver finished… (490-7567). Learn More »

$75.00
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UNCOMMON GAR NATIONAL STAFF OFFICER’S BADGE

UNCOMMON GAR NATIONAL STAFF OFFICER’S BADGE

This is scarce Grand Army of the Republic officer’s medal with the flag ribbon bordered in buff, indicating a national officer, rank bar bearing a silver eagle on dark background indicating a staff… (490-7557). 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 »

GAR MEMBERSHIP BADGE, TYPE IVa

GAR MEMBERSHIP BADGE, TYPE IVa

Complete GAR membership badge in good condition. Badge consists of a brass spread-winged eagle perched on crossed cannons over a stack of cannonballs. Reverse has the original pin. Suspended from the… (844-52). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO

BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO

This beautiful G.A.R. badge was presented in 1905 to William Levi Harrod who had served throughout the war in the 32nd Ohio. He enlisted in July 1861, was captured at Atlanta in late July 1864 and… (1282-01). 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 »

7TH ARMY CORPS FLAG FOR G.A.R. HALL OR ENCAMPMENT USE

7TH ARMY CORPS FLAG FOR G.A.R. HALL OR ENCAMPMENT USE

Measures 18 ½” x 25”, circa 1890-1900. The corps badge design is two-sided, sewn on with two rows of zig-zag stitching. There is also an inner accent stitching. Overall condition is fine, with… (399-18). Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $250.00

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 »


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RARE “SNELL” SWORD BAYONET – M1841 RIFLE, CIRCA 1855

Scarce “Snell” or “ring-style” sword bayonet for the Mississippi Rifle. When it became evident that riflemen needed a bayonet to put them on equal footing with regular musket-armed infantry in close combat, several methods of attaching long… (490-7260). Learn More »

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