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BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO
This beautiful G.A.R. badge was presented in 1905 to William Levi Harrod who had served throughout the war in the 32nd Ohio. He enlisted in July 1861, was captured at Atlanta in late July 1864 and… (1282-01). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BRASS TRUMPET FROM THE DIXON, ILLINOIS, G.A.R. POST
This came out of the Dixon, Illinois G.A.R. post and is the classic Civil War trumpet form, brass, with the tube being a relatively uniform diameter for most of its length rather than expanding… (1268-162). Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
5th NEW YORK CAVALRY GROUPING OF CHARLES T. PIERCE INCLUDING HIS WARTIME FIELD DIARY AND HAVERSACK
This is a large group of material relating to Charles T. Pierce and the 5th NY Cavalry, including Pierce’s wartime 1864 field diary in which he chronicled not only the opening of Grant’s Overland… (2024-1791). Learn More »
$5,500.00
ON HOLD
ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET
This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA
A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393). Learn More »
7TH ARMY CORPS FLAG FOR G.A.R. HALL OR ENCAMPMENT USE
Measures 18 ½” x 25”, circa 1890-1900. The corps badge design is two-sided, sewn on with two rows of zig-zag stitching. There is also an inner accent stitching. Overall condition is fine, with… (399-18). Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $250.00
1955 ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE PHOTO OF ALBERT WOOLSON WITH BRONZE LIKENESS
Newspaper photograph with label on back, “(MP1) DULUTH, Minn., Aug. 18-A FINE LIKENESS – Albert Woolson, sole survivor of the Civil War Union Army, poses beside a bronze bust of himself created… (2024-6851). Learn More »
WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW
This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »
STAMPED BRASS HAT WREATH
Stamped brass false embroidered laurel wreath meant for wear on a hat, often worn by members of the GAR. The face of the item has a light patina on the surface. Reverse has all four attachment wires… (1256-148G). Learn More »
PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.
A nice example of a decorated shaving mug from the 1800s to early 1900s. This one is decorated with gold bands around top and bottom and along the finger loop, and with a full color representation of… (1202-187). Learn More »
G.A.R. HAT OF MACERATED U.S. CURRENCY
This is a miniature G.A.R. uniform dress hat made in a two-part mold from macerated U.S. currency, a genre of tourist souvenir popular in Washington, D.C., from about 1875 into the 1920s. The hat… (1202-141). Learn More »
SECOND RHODE ISLAND AND G.A.R. VETERAN’S BADGES OF JOSEPH LIVSEY
An interesting grouping from Joseph Livsey of the 2nd Rhode Island, who served from March 6, 1862, to March 6, 1865. This consists of two veteran’s badges and two photographs. One badge is missing… (480-352). Learn More »
PHOTO OF VETERANS AT 1938 75th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG
Approximately 1,870 Union and Confederate veterans gathered for the 75th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in what would be known as the ‘the last’ large scale gathering. Tent villages… (224-624). Learn More »
WIRE PHOTO OF 1949 PARADE - LAST GAR ENCAMPMENT
This image depicts the ‘last’ parade for the GAR Encampments, that took place on September 1, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A description accompanies the original wire photo, and also nicely… (224-623). Learn More »
WIRE PHOTO OF 1936 VETERANS' PARADE, WASHINGTON DC
Pictured here at the 69th National GAR Encampment held in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a group of former drummer boys from Wichita, Kansas. The image is black and white an original wire photo. It is… (224-621). Learn More »
1936 VETERANS PARADE, WASHINGTON DC
Pictured here are four Union veterans marching in Washington DC for the 70th National GAR encampment. Present marching in the parade were less than 700 GAR members. Pictured left to right are G. H… (224-620). Learn More »
RARE G.A.R. BADGE FROM SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA ENCAMPMENT
Framed delegate’s badge from the April 10-12, 1907 encampment. Frame measures approximately 7” x 12” and remains sealed with ribbon enclosed. Red, white, blue ribbon with gold fringe is… (1054-1591). Learn More »
$275.00
Originally $395.00
AUGUST 1911 YARD LONG PHOTO OF ROCHESTER NEW YORK GAR VETERANS
Image shows approx. 80 GAR veterans lined up in a street most likely in Rochester, New York. At center of the group is a GAR banner that is difficult to read due to the angle the photo was taken from.… (2023-1949). Learn More »
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GAR AT CHICAGO
Wreath laying ceremony at Grant Park to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic. The statue of General John A. Logan is prominent in the background and… (224-617). Learn More »
1938 UNION & CONFEDERATE VETERANS AT GETTYSBURG, 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Pictured here (left to right) is veteran Martin A. Loop of Sacramento, California and John W. Harris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Both former soldiers wear the membership badges of their respective… (224-616). Learn More »
GAR MOURNING RIBBON – CHARLES C. DWIGHT, POST 109, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
Black memorandum ribbon; has separated from the brass hanger pin from which it was once suspended. Ribbon is in remembrance of Charles C. Dwight, New York Post no. 109’s namesake. Hanger is made… (595-1922). Learn More »
L.E FITCH POST NO. 165 AND L.A HAZARD POST NO. 650 RIBBON, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, JULY 4TH 1893
Ribbon honors meeting of post number 165, L.E Fitch and post no. 650 L.A Hazard both located Elmira, New York. Post no. 165 is named after 2nd Lt. Lewis Edgar Fitch who was a member of Company C,… (595-1931). Learn More »
G.A.R. BELT AND BUCKLE
Grand Army of the Republic belt with buckle in good condition. Woven white belt. Measures approximately 2” wide with adjustable length. Rectangular buckle is cast brass featuring letters “G A… (490-4180). Learn More »
BATTERIES F AND M U.S ARTILLERY, STRONG VINCENT POST NO. 67 - THOS. H. COLE RIBBON
Ribbon commemorates the gathering of the Batteries F and M of the U.S Artillery GAR Post no. 67. The name ‘THOS. H. COLE” is centered in gold boldface lettering. Thomas H. Cole was a member of… (595-1929). Learn More »
G.A.R. BELT AND BUCKLE
Grand Army of the Republic belt with buckle in very good condition. Leather belt is folded and stitched; outer surface painted white. Measures approximately 1 3/8” wide with adjustable length.… (490-4187). Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
1913 GETTYSBURG VETERANS AT 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Nice original black and white wire photo of veterans gathered in Gettysburg at 50th Anniversary of the battle. The 50th Anniversary commemoration took place on July, 1, 1913 and was the largest… (224-615). Learn More »
1922 GAR TREES PLANTED AT LINCOLN MEMORIAL PARK
GAR members gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C for a tree planting ceremony. This is an original black and white wire print of a photo taken in Washington in 1922. A small article… (224-613). Learn More »
1938 OMAHA, NEBRASKA VETERANS WAITING FOR TRAIN TO GETTYSBURG
Pictured from left to right, Homer Woodworth, Adam Rexrod, and Charles Barothy. They are anxiously waiting to board the train that will take to them to the final reunion at Gettysburg. The reunion… (224-612). Learn More »
1915 PRESIDENT WILSON GAR REVIEW
Original black and white wire photo of a GAR parade review for President Woodrow Wilson taking place in 1915. The parade was in front of the White House with President Wilson standing bottom row,… (224-611). Learn More »
1934 FOUR GAR VETERANS MARCHING - DES MOINES, IOWA PARADE
Des Moines, Iowa held a National GAR encampment in 1934. Pictured here are four veterans in their GAR dress uniforms equipped with membership badges marching in the GAR parade. They are followed… (224-610). Learn More »
1934 68th GAR ENCAMPMENT AND PARADE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
The Grand Army of the Republic held its annual 68th encampment and parade in Rochester, New York on August 15, 1934. 7,807 members were in attendance and 183 of those members participated in a mile… (224-607). Learn More »
1931 DES MOINES G.A.R. PLAQUE
Plaque is made of plaster with a light brown glaze. The plaque depicts a marching GAR veteran parading with a US flag. Behind him is a fifer and drummer followed by two more veterans, one of which is… (595-1876). Learn More »
G.A.R. BELT AND BUCKLE
Grand Army of the Republic belt and buckle in very good condition. Leather belt is folded and stitched leather with white exterior. Measures approximately 1 ½” wide x 43” long. Rectangular… (490-283). Learn More »
ID’D GETTYSBURG LADIES GAR AUXILIARY PIN
Circular gold pin, measuring .875” in diameter, center five-point gold star with blue lettering, “Ladies of G.A.R./ 1861-1865”. Reverse horizontal bar pin. Reverse inscription: “Jennie M.… (2022-428). Learn More »
G.A.R. CELLULOID PIN - DeWATT C. HURD
Pin features an image of DeWatt C. Hurd and reads, “FOR DEPARTMENT COMMANDER G.A.R.”. Measures 1 ¾” in circumference. Image is clear but faded. Reverse has maker’s label from Newark, N.J. … (M24149). Learn More »
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC REUNION BADGE 1898 TOPEKA
Brass badge measures 2.25” x 1.5” overall. Top bar features the word “SOUVENIR” split by a shield with American flag in center. Has a spring pin soldered to the back. A G.A.R. style… (2022-518). Learn More »
NAMED ASSOCIATE BADGE FOR GAR POST #40
Top of the badge has a heavy bronze spread-winged eagle perched on crossed cannons over a stack of cannonballs. Reverse still retains the original pin. Suspended from the top is a red, white and blue… (844-03). Learn More »
IMPRESSIVE G.A.R. CANE FOR A VETERAN OF THE 121st NEW YORK
This is a wildly energetic cane profusely relief-carved in raised letters and designs spiraling down the shaft. The carving is forceful, apparently outrunning the carver’s spelling abilities at… (490-2642). Learn More »
MORTON POST #54 GAR CANE – STATE OF MICHIGAN
Wooden cane meas. approx. 35.25 inches long. The top 6.00 inches of the cane is round with the next 11.00 inches being four sided before returning to a round configuration at bottom. Faintly painted… (595-1295). Learn More »
G.A.R. GOLD BADGE - 134TH NEW YORK INFANTRY
Gold five-pointed GAR star, 1” in diameter, center engraving “Post 90 GAR / NY 134.” Mounted in small Riker box, 3.25 x 4.25, on dark blue velvet. Highly attractive. The 134th New York was… (1083-05). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG 1913 DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA MEDAL
Ornate bar at top with Grand Army of the Republic seal at center surrounded by "GETTYSBURG June 1913." Pin present on back. Suspended from this bar is a red ribbon that has faded just a bit. Ribbon… (1146-109). Learn More »
ANDERSON ZOUAVES BADGE GROUPING WITH AN M-NUMBERED CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL
These three medals come with a nice family note indicating they had been awarded to Edward Willis “for bravery,” which is not exactly accurate, though he was likely brave enough, having enlisted… (2021-383). Learn More »
1905 DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO GAR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT “REPRESENTATIVE” BADGE
Red, white & blue silk ribbon attached to pinback celluloid bar at top. Overall measures 7” x 2”. Gold lettering on ribbon reads, “ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF NEW MEXICO / G. A. R. /… (2020-1176). Learn More »
MEMBERSHIP BADGE FOR THE GRAND ARMY CLUB, MASSACHUSETTS BRANCH
Top bar has white enameled center with “GRAND ARMY CLUB” in gold. Original pin is on reverse. Red, white and blue ribbon has a circular medal drop with a blue enameled center with Massachusetts… (595-1288). Learn More »
POST-WAR ID’D 5TH CORPS, 3RD DIVISION 14K GOLD BADGE- JOHN C.S. BURGER, 133rd NEW YORK & 12TH VETERAN RESERVE CORPS
Gold corps badge features blue enamel inserts, while reverse side has engraved lettering that reads, “COMMANDER 1884, PRESENTED TO PAST POST CMDR. J.C.S. BURGER, BY KIT CARSON POST NO. 2, G.A.R.… (M26102). Learn More »
UPPER FLAG POLE SECTION ATTRIBUTED TO A ‘BLACK GAR POST IN PITTSBURGH’
This is the top portion only of a two piece wooden flag pole. During the Civil War most regimental colors were mounted on a two piece pole like this one. The sections were mated together by a threaded… (M23251). Learn More »
GAR FAIR LADIES RIBBON
Gray ribbon with black design and lettering. Ribbon meas. approx. 8.00 inches long. Design at center is GAR membership badge. Lettering reads “LADY ASSISTANTS, GAR FAIR. STANLEY POST NO.11 GAR.”… (595-451). Learn More »
BOOK OF SOUVENIR STAMPS FROM THE ELECTRIC MAP MUSEUM, GETTYSBURG
We have never encountered these before. This is a small red book that meas. approx. 5.25 inches long x 2.00 inches wide. Printed on the cover is “GETTYSBURG, PA. (SERIES B), PHOTO STAMPS, 12… (L14463). Learn More »
VERY CLEAN DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK GAR RIBBON
Red ribbon that meas. approx. 9.00 inches long x 2.50 inches wide with fringe on both ends. All printing is done in black. At center is a Civil War Soldiers Monument above which is printed “30TH… (595-568). Learn More »
MEMORIAL DAY ROSTRUM TICKET, GETTYSBURG
This ticket came with the two Gettysburg Corporal Skelly Post 9 GAR entertainment tickets and is believed to be also from a Post 9 event. Ticket is printed on brown paper and meas. approx. 3.00 x 1.75… (L13614). Learn More »
EDWARD D. BAKER GAR POST 8 BADGE
Plain white metal badge. Top bar has pin on back while front is inscribed “WASHINGTON 1892.” Keystone shaped badge reads “POST 8 PHILA.” A red, white and blue ribbon is attached between the… (172-2360). Learn More »
1892 BIRNEY POST 63 MEMBERSHIP BADGE
Top bar has "POST 63" and "WASHINGTON 1892" on face with pin on back. Red ribbon with gold lettering that reads "POST 63, Phila." GAR star at bottom but this one has a profile of General Birney at… (172-2357). Learn More »
1904 BIRNEY POST 63 GAR BADGE
Top bar is inscribed “BOSTON 1904.” Has pin on back. Ribbon is half sky-blue and half gold with some light surface wear. Dark lettering reads “POST 63. PHILA.” Standard GAR star at bottom with… (172-2399). Learn More »
1890 DAHLGREN POST 2 GAR BADGE - BOSTON
Top bar has enameled blue center with “BOSTON 1890” in gold. Pin on back. Suspended from top bar are crossed cannons with an enameled blue shield superimposed over the center. Somewhat worn gold… (172-2394). Learn More »
1910 UNION EX-PRISONER OF WAR BADGE - MASSACHUSETTS
Cream colored ribbon with silver letters that read “UNION EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ASSOC. OF WESTERN MASS. HOLYOKE, MASS. APRIL 19TH 1910.” Ribbon is slightly frayed at top. Suspended from the ribbon… (172-2373). Learn More »
VERY EARLY UNION 5TH CORPS VETERANS BADGE
Crude stamped eagle with wings spread, mouth open and in the crouching position like he is ready to pounce. Below him are the letters “USA.” No pin on back. Suspended by a chain is a brass… (172-2371). Learn More »
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CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER
The belt plate is a Viriginia two-piece interlocking plate of very good quality. Belt loops for tongue and wreath are plain, slightly beveled. The wreath is a laurel wreath with berries, secured with crossed ribbons at top and bottom. The leaves,… (1283-03). Learn More »
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