Base wood with torus molding edge. Flat top with deep circular groove in which rests the edges of a tall glass dome. Natural arrangement under dome rests on base. Dried flowers support central mud-daubed bird's nest with light blue, speckled eggs (6) two
Badge with attached yellow ribbon worn by George W. Long, Commander-in-Chief at the 110th Annual National Encampment of The Sons of Union Veterans, Indianapolis, IN, Aug. 11-15, 1991.
Reunion Badge for the 79th Pennsylvania, Civil War. "1861-1865 / 4th Reunion/ 79th Reg't / Penn'a Veteran Vol's / May 15th, 1894." Gold acorn in center of badge refers to the 14th Corps, in which the regiment served. Badge is blue with gold letters.
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Button pin with G.A.R. emblem on top. "In Memoriam / Brandywine / Post No. 54 / Coatesville, PA." Black with silver border and gold letters.
Civil War veteran badge, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. "Reunion / Survivors / of / Chickamauga / 9th / Penna. Vet. Cav. / Chattanooga, Tenn. / 1892." Label on back shows made by E. J. Erisman, 42 West King St., Lancaster. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Pin at top has eagle and crossed rifles. Connects to shield-shaped piece with martial scene: "28 Nat'l Encampment. G. A. R. / Pittsburgh, PA. / Sep. 1894".
Grand Army of the Republic souvenir badge. Top pin has "Souvenir" on it. Red, white, and blue ribbon has "G.A.R. / Lancaster, PA. / 1894." in gold. Bottom coin has G.A.R. symbol on front and soldier on back with text: "Our Nation's Defenders."
