Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 1914 Detroit National Encampment Badge
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Artifact Overview
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1914
Subject Date
September 1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1302.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 2.125 in
Length: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
REPRESENTATIVE / 48th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT AUG. 31-SEPT. 5 / GAR / 1914 / JULY 24TH 1701 / DETROIT
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