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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 »
GAR KEPI – HORSTMAN MANUFACTURE FOR KANSAS RETAILER – POST 167 INSIGNIA
This Kepi was manufactured by the famed Horstman and Sons military contracting and manufacturing firm of Philadelphia and rebranded by “GREENWALD AND CO. / HATTERS / TOPEKA, KANSAS” on the… (2025-2599). Learn More »
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC WHEEL CAP – PHILADELPHIA MADE, “E.R. COFFMAN” SIGNED
This style of GAR cap was inspired by the changing styles of military and civilian headgear around the turn of the 19th Century – eventually seen in greater numbers among veteran photos in later… (2025-3034). Learn More »
$225.00
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22nd NATIONAL GAR ENCAMPMENT SOUVENIR – COLUMBUS, 1888
This very rare miniature souvenir knapsack was produced for the September 12, 1888 National Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Columbus, Ohio. Made of lacquered/japanned tin, brass, and felt;… (1202-1016). Learn More »
$95.00
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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
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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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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 »
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GAR AT CHICAGO
Wreath laying ceremony at Grant Park to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic. The statue of General John A. Logan is prominent in the background and… (224-617). Learn More »
1938 UNION & CONFEDERATE VETERANS AT GETTYSBURG, 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Pictured here (left to right) is veteran Martin A. Loop of Sacramento, California and John W. Harris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Both former soldiers wear the membership badges of their respective… (224-616). Learn More »
GAR MOURNING RIBBON – CHARLES C. DWIGHT, POST 109, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
Black memorandum ribbon; has separated from the brass hanger pin from which it was once suspended. Ribbon is in remembrance of Charles C. Dwight, New York Post no. 109’s namesake. Hanger is made… (595-1922). Learn More »
L.E FITCH POST NO. 165 AND L.A HAZARD POST NO. 650 RIBBON, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, JULY 4TH 1893
Ribbon honors meeting of post number 165, L.E Fitch and post no. 650 L.A Hazard both located Elmira, New York. Post no. 165 is named after 2nd Lt. Lewis Edgar Fitch who was a member of Company C,… (595-1931). Learn More »
1913 GETTYSBURG VETERANS AT 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Nice original black and white wire photo of veterans gathered in Gettysburg at 50th Anniversary of the battle. The 50th Anniversary commemoration took place on July, 1, 1913 and was the largest… (224-615). Learn More »
1922 GAR TREES PLANTED AT LINCOLN MEMORIAL PARK
GAR members gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C for a tree planting ceremony. This is an original black and white wire print of a photo taken in Washington in 1922. A small article… (224-613). Learn More »
1915 PRESIDENT WILSON GAR REVIEW
Original black and white wire photo of a GAR parade review for President Woodrow Wilson taking place in 1915. The parade was in front of the White House with President Wilson standing bottom row,… (224-611). Learn More »
1934 FOUR GAR VETERANS MARCHING - DES MOINES, IOWA PARADE
Des Moines, Iowa held a National GAR encampment in 1934. Pictured here are four veterans in their GAR dress uniforms equipped with membership badges marching in the GAR parade. They are followed… (224-610). Learn More »
1934 68th GAR ENCAMPMENT AND PARADE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
The Grand Army of the Republic held its annual 68th encampment and parade in Rochester, New York on August 15, 1934. 7,807 members were in attendance and 183 of those members participated in a mile… (224-607). Learn More »
$50.00
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1931 DES MOINES G.A.R. PLAQUE
Plaque is made of plaster with a light brown glaze. The plaque depicts a marching GAR veteran parading with a US flag. Behind him is a fifer and drummer followed by two more veterans, one of which is… (595-1876). Learn More »
G.A.R. CELLULOID PIN - DeWATT C. HURD
Pin features an image of DeWatt C. Hurd and reads, “FOR DEPARTMENT COMMANDER G.A.R.”. Measures 1 ¾” in circumference. Image is clear but faded. Reverse has maker’s label from Newark, N.J. … (M24149). Learn More »
NAMED ASSOCIATE BADGE FOR GAR POST #40
Top of the badge has a heavy bronze spread-winged eagle perched on crossed cannons over a stack of cannonballs. Reverse still retains the original pin. Suspended from the top is a red, white and blue… (844-03). Learn More »
IMPRESSIVE G.A.R. CANE FOR A VETERAN OF THE 121st NEW YORK
This is a wildly energetic cane profusely relief-carved in raised letters and designs spiraling down the shaft. The carving is forceful, apparently outrunning the carver’s spelling abilities at… (490-2642). Learn More »
MORTON POST #54 GAR CANE – STATE OF MICHIGAN
Wooden cane meas. approx. 35.25 inches long. The top 6.00 inches of the cane is round with the next 11.00 inches being four sided before returning to a round configuration at bottom. Faintly painted… (595-1295). Learn More »
G.A.R. GOLD BADGE - 134TH NEW YORK INFANTRY
Gold five-pointed GAR star, 1” in diameter, center engraving “Post 90 GAR / NY 134.” Mounted in small Riker box, 3.25 x 4.25, on dark blue velvet. Highly attractive. The 134th New York was… (1083-05). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
MEMBERSHIP BADGE FOR THE GRAND ARMY CLUB, MASSACHUSETTS BRANCH
Top bar has white enameled center with “GRAND ARMY CLUB” in gold. Original pin is on reverse. Red, white and blue ribbon has a circular medal drop with a blue enameled center with Massachusetts… (595-1288). Learn More »
POST-WAR ID’D 5TH CORPS, 3RD DIVISION 14K GOLD BADGE- JOHN C.S. BURGER, 133rd NEW YORK & 12TH VETERAN RESERVE CORPS
Gold corps badge features blue enamel inserts, while reverse side has engraved lettering that reads, “COMMANDER 1884, PRESENTED TO PAST POST CMDR. J.C.S. BURGER, BY KIT CARSON POST NO. 2, G.A.R.… (M26102). Learn More »
UPPER FLAG POLE SECTION ATTRIBUTED TO A ‘BLACK GAR POST IN PITTSBURGH’
This is the top portion only of a two piece wooden flag pole. During the Civil War most regimental colors were mounted on a two piece pole like this one. The sections were mated together by a threaded… (M23251). Learn More »
GAR FAIR LADIES RIBBON
Gray ribbon with black design and lettering. Ribbon meas. approx. 8.00 inches long. Design at center is GAR membership badge. Lettering reads “LADY ASSISTANTS, GAR FAIR. STANLEY POST NO.11 GAR.”… (595-451). Learn More »
BOOK OF SOUVENIR STAMPS FROM THE ELECTRIC MAP MUSEUM, GETTYSBURG
We have never encountered these before. This is a small red book that meas. approx. 5.25 inches long x 2.00 inches wide. Printed on the cover is “GETTYSBURG, PA. (SERIES B), PHOTO STAMPS, 12… (L14463). Learn More »
MEMORIAL DAY ROSTRUM TICKET, GETTYSBURG
This ticket came with the two Gettysburg Corporal Skelly Post 9 GAR entertainment tickets and is believed to be also from a Post 9 event. Ticket is printed on brown paper and meas. approx. 3.00 x 1.75… (L13614). Learn More »
EDWARD D. BAKER GAR POST 8 BADGE
Plain white metal badge. Top bar has pin on back while front is inscribed “WASHINGTON 1892.” Keystone shaped badge reads “POST 8 PHILA.” A red, white and blue ribbon is attached between the… (172-2360). Learn More »
1892 BIRNEY POST 63 MEMBERSHIP BADGE
Top bar has "POST 63" and "WASHINGTON 1892" on face with pin on back. Red ribbon with gold lettering that reads "POST 63, Phila." GAR star at bottom but this one has a profile of General Birney at… (172-2357). Learn More »
1904 BIRNEY POST 63 GAR BADGE
Top bar is inscribed “BOSTON 1904.” Has pin on back. Ribbon is half sky-blue and half gold with some light surface wear. Dark lettering reads “POST 63. PHILA.” Standard GAR star at bottom with… (172-2399). Learn More »
1890 DAHLGREN POST 2 GAR BADGE - BOSTON
Top bar has enameled blue center with “BOSTON 1890” in gold. Pin on back. Suspended from top bar are crossed cannons with an enameled blue shield superimposed over the center. Somewhat worn gold… (172-2394). Learn More »
VERY EARLY UNION 5TH CORPS VETERANS BADGE
Crude stamped eagle with wings spread, mouth open and in the crouching position like he is ready to pounce. Below him are the letters “USA.” No pin on back. Suspended by a chain is a brass… (172-2371). Learn More »
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REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION
These wool blankets were an essential piece of a Union soldier's gear. This one is full length and unaltered. It measures 66 inches wide by 80 inches in length. The ends are finished on the sides, and they are basted over 1/2 inch on the long ends to… (2025-1850). Learn More »
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