{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-grand-army-of-the-republic-medal-army-gar-insignia-and-ephemera-lot-16-items","title":"Original U.S. CIvil War Grand Army of the Republic Medal, Army \u0026 GAR Insignia, and Ephemera Lot - 16 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army (United States Army), Union Navy (U.S. Navy), and the Marines who served in the American Civil War. It was founded in 1866 in Decatur, Illinois, and grew to include hundreds of \"posts\" (local community units) across the North and West. It was dissolved in 1956 at the death of its last member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice lot of GAR-related medals, insignia, and ephemera with some early 20th century Army insignia as well. The lot includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Large Four-tier medal for the 53rd National Encampment in September 1919. Long yellow ribbon backing all pieces, the top has the GAR Eagle and crossed cannons, the second is an enamel GAR Representative piece, the third shows the location in Columbus, Ohio 1919, and the final piece depicts General William Tecumseh Sherman. A very beautiful and intricate GAR Medal from the Post-WWI period. The pinback works great.\u003cbr\u003e- GAR Medal with 1886 patent date, flag ribbon in great shape.\u003cbr\u003e- GAR Medal with 1886 patent date, flag ribbon is tattered and heavily faded.\u003cbr\u003e- GAR Postcard showing embossed medal, dated 1903. Not posted or filled out.\u003cbr\u003e- GAR Kepi badge with small bit of cloth backing.\u003cbr\u003e- GAR Kepi badge, no backing, prongs are all bent.\u003cbr\u003e- Grand Army of the Republic badge with prongs, early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e- Five WWI era Crossed cannon officer collar insignia, two with 1 numeral at top for 1st Artillery. Pinback.\u003cbr\u003e- One Spanish-American War era crossed cannons cap badge for Battery A, 1st Artillery. Pinback.\u003cbr\u003e- One Spanish-American War era crossed rifles cap badge for Company C, 3rd Infantry.\u003cbr\u003e- Two WWI Era 1st Lieutenant shoulder pins, both STERLING.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lot presents a broad cross-section of American veterans’ and military insignia spanning the Civil War remembrance period through the Spanish-American War and WWI eras. The combination of GAR commemorative medals and badges with U.S. Army artillery, infantry, and officer insignia gives the grouping strong display appeal and makes it particularly useful for collectors interested in the transition from Civil War veterans’ organizations into the military culture of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its impressive 1919 53rd National Encampment medal, two 1886 patent date GAR medals, 1903 GAR postcard, kepi insignia, early GAR badge, WWI artillery collar insignia, Spanish-American War era branch badges, and sterling 1st Lieutenant insignia, this is a varied and attractive 16-piece grouping. The faded and tattered ribbon on one GAR medal, bent prongs on one kepi badge, and other normal signs of age and service are fully disclosed. It would display especially well in a Grand Army of the Republic, Civil War veterans, Spanish-American War, WWI insignia, U.S. Army branch insignia, or advanced American military ephemera collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495070687301,"sku":"ONSV26CNB029","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26CNB029__01.jpg?v=1786050573","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-grand-army-of-the-republic-medal-army-gar-insignia-and-ephemera-lot-16-items","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}