Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Membership Badge, 1888-1901
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Artifact Overview
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1888-1901
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.917
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Medal
Brass (Alloy)
Ribbon (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Gunmetal (Casting bronze)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 3.5 in
Width: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
reverse of clasp:
PAT. MAY 4, 1886 / JUNE 29. 1886
obverse of medal:
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPULIC / 1861 VETERAN 1866
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