Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 35th National Encampment Department of New York Badge, 1901
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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
1901
Subject Date
June 1901
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.5.86
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Medal
Bronze
Ribbon (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 1.75 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
on clasp:
1901 / CLEVELAND OHIO / 35TH NATNL. ENCAMPT. / NEW YORK
below ribbon:
DEPT. OF. NEW YORK / G.A.R.
obverse of medal:
DEPT. OF NEW YORK GAR/PAST COMD. - IN CHIEF / A.D. SHAW
reverse of medal:
EXSCELSIOR
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