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GAR MEDAL – POST COMMANDER

GAR MEDAL – POST COMMANDER

The hanging shoulder strap portion of this piece features the rank of Colonel – making this a Post Commander’s medal.  All metal pieces are in excellent condition and the blue, painted shoulder… (2024-2124). Learn More »

$65.00
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DEPARTMENT OF OHIO GAR BADGE – 46th ENCAMPMENT, 1912, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF OHIO GAR BADGE – 46th ENCAMPMENT, 1912, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

From June 17th – 21st, 1912, The Department of Ohio of the Grand Army of the Republic held its annual encampment in Springfield, Ohio. The Department of Ohio, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was… (160-501). Learn More »

$85.00
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US SIGNAL CORPS GAR BADGE – 35th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT, 1901, CLEVELAND

US SIGNAL CORPS GAR BADGE – 35th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT, 1901, CLEVELAND

The US Signal Corps was integral to the Union’s Civil War victory by facilitating communication between commanders and troops. The Corps used a system of flags, flares, and torches to transmit… (1211-104). Learn More »

$135.00
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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 »

5th NEW YORK CAVALRY GROUPING OF CHARLES T. PIERCE INCLUDING HIS WARTIME FIELD DIARY AND HAVERSACK

5th NEW YORK CAVALRY GROUPING OF CHARLES T. PIERCE INCLUDING HIS WARTIME FIELD DIARY AND HAVERSACK

This is a large group of material relating to Charles T. Pierce and the 5th NY Cavalry, including Pierce’s wartime 1864 field diary in which he chronicled not only the opening of Grant’s Overland… (2024-1791). Learn More »

$5,500.00
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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

1955 ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE PHOTO OF ALBERT WOOLSON WITH BRONZE LIKENESS

1955 ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE PHOTO OF ALBERT WOOLSON WITH BRONZE LIKENESS

Newspaper photograph with label on back, “(MP1) DULUTH, Minn., Aug. 18-A  FINE LIKENESS – Albert Woolson, sole survivor of the Civil War Union Army, poses beside a bronze bust of himself created… (2024-6851). 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 »

RARE G.A.R. BADGE FROM SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA ENCAMPMENT

RARE G.A.R. BADGE FROM SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA ENCAMPMENT

Framed delegate’s badge from the April 10-12, 1907 encampment.  Frame measures approximately 7” x 12” and remains sealed with ribbon enclosed. Red, white, blue ribbon with gold fringe is… (1054-1591). Learn More »

$275.00
Originally $395.00

AUGUST 1911 YARD LONG PHOTO OF ROCHESTER NEW YORK GAR VETERANS

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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OFFICER’S FROCK COAT OF BREVET MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH K. BARNES, SURGEON GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY 1864-1882

This would be the centerpiece of any medical collection: the Major General’s frock coat of Surgeon General Joseph K. Barnes. Barnes was born in Philadelphia in 1817, studied medicine at Harvard, under US Navy Surgeon General Harris, and received… (1179-579). Learn More »

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