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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.566
Date Range
1932
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge with medallions, Grand Army of the Republic. Gold pin on top with eagle. Underneath is metal piece with words, "55th Nat'l Encampment / GAR / Representative." Below that is metal piece with Lincoln head and words, "Springfield, Ill. / 1932." Below that is medallion with words, "Samuel P. Town Commander in Chief G. A. R." and his image. Yellow ribbon background. Accompanying card reads "Presented by / Washington F. Hambright." Washington Hambright served in the 79th Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1932
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1932
Made By
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.25
Length (in)
6.25
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.566
Place of Origin
Newark, New Jersey
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