Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 1914 National Encampment in Detroit, Michigan 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
1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.5.91
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Medal
Brass (Alloy)
Ribbon (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
obverse, clasp:
JULY-24-1701/DETROIT/1914/AUG.31/SEPT.5
obverse, medal:GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC / 1861 VETERAN 1866 / 48TH NATIONAL GAR ENCAMPMENT
reverse, medal:
P.H. NOBLE & CO / CHICAGO
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