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G-175
MISSOURI CERTIFICATE FOR EX-CONFEDERATE PENSIONER - 1913 Certificate of Enrollment for Harrison B. Darr of Wakenda, Missouri as an ex-Confederate Pensioner. Darr was enlisted in the 9th Missouri Infantry CS (also called the 2nd Mo. Infantry Regt. - CS) and the 8th Battalion Missouri Infantry CS. The 9th fought at Newtonia, Granby, Prairie Grove, Pleasant Hill and Jenkins' Ferry.
$ 36.
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G-179
NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG BADGE - 50th anniversary reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1913. Badge worn by New York Veterans of the battle. Very good condition.
$ 100.
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G-168
3RD PATTERN CONFEDERATE NATIONAL FLAG - UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN REUNION FLAG - As close to mint as you can get. This was taken from the flag factory that produced these flags in Cincinnati, Oh for the reunions in about the 1920's. It is made of a fine polished type cotton and is 19 7/8" x 35 3/4" and has as vibrant a color as the day it was made. There is only a strip on the bottom right that is soiled only from exposure while folded. There is a small margin on the staff side where it was meant to be attached to a pole. Perfect for display.
$ 275.
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G-176
GAR REUNION SOUVENIR TRAY - Beautiful 10" diameter tin tray with nice battle scene and GAR Badge litho. This was a generic reunion tray and not for any specific reunion. There are several light rust areas near the edge but other than that an extremely nice tray.
$ 150.
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G-181
GAR 42 STAR PARADE FLAG - Slightly larger than a normal parade flag and perfect for a focal point of a GAR display. This 13" x 19" - 42 star U.S. flag has the 'GAR' and date '1890' stencil across the stripes. It is solid but has just a few weak spots on the staff edge. The colors are a bit faded but a nice looking piece.
$ 195.
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G-180
NATIONAL REUNION MEMBER OF STAFF BADGE - Staff badge for the Salt Lake City Reunion of August, 1909. Ribbon is a bit soiled but otherwise in very good condition.
$ 210.
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G-147
105TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY - Ribbon for the Reunion of the 105th Illinois Infantry held in Wheaton, Illinois on September 2, 1892. Has Star of the 20th Army Corps. The 105th took part in the battles of Resaca, Assault on Kenesaw, Seige of Atlanta, Sherman's March to the Sea and Bentonville. Ribbon is just a bit faded on the red lettering, otherwise solid and very good condition.
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G-99
GAR MEDICAL CORPS REUNION RIBBON - When was the last time you saw one of these ? Large ( 2 1/4" x 10 1/2" ) ribbon for the Soldiers and Sailors Association of Michigan MEDICAL CORPS reunion held in Big Rapids, Michigan September 11 - 16, 1899. Ribbon is in good condition but has some light water stains and a few weak areas, non of which take anything away from the ribbon when displayed.
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G-177
21ST MISSOURI INFANTRY ON ORIGINAL CARD - Reunion badge for the 18th reunion of the 21st Missouri (US) Infantry held in Athens, Mo. - August, 1905. It is mounted to the original St. Louis Button Co. card which is marked on the back, see the additional images. Col. David Moore is shown on the face of the button. He was promoted to Brig. General in 1865. Very good condition.
$ 110.
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G-115
EX-P.O.W. ENCAMPMENT RIBBON - Ribbon for the 30th Annual Encampment held during the National Encampment in Washington, D.C. in 1902. Displays the National Association Union Ex-Prisoners of War seal. Ribbon has stain on lower left and has several thin areas on ribbon. Original Whitehead & Hoag label on reverse, original stickpin still intact.
$ 275.
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G-120
GAR EMBOIDERED HAT INSIGNIA - Embroidered on felt back for Post 15. Felt backing has several holes but otherwise good condition and solid.
$ 68.
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G-144
16TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 27th annual reunion of the 16th Connecticut Infantry held in Bristol, Ct. on September 16, 1893. Has 9th Army Corps badge shown. The 16th Conn. took part in the Battles of Fredericksburg, Burnside's Mud March, Seige of Suffolk and Plymouth and was captured on April 20, 1864 and were prisoners until March, 1865. Ribbon is in excellent condition.
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G-166
132ND PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY BADGE - Approx. 1 3/4" in height what some might call the regiment 'membership' badge has a wreath with 2 crossed rifles & kepi at the center. Hanging below is a knapsack with bed roll and the embossed '132 / (second corps badge - clover leaf) / P.V.'. Good condition but looks like the pinbar is a crude replacement. The 132nd was only a nine month regiment, but in that time distinguished itself in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
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G-182
CABINET PHOTO OF UNION VETERAN FROM GAYLORD, MICHIGAN - Cabinet photo from around the turn of the century showing a long bearded veteran wearing his GAR membership badge. The photo was taken by photographer J.W. Ish in Gaylord, Michigan. The image does have a crease in the lower right corner and it is also spotted as can be seen in the photo.
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G-137
12TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 51st annual reunion of the 12th Conn. held in Savin Rock on June 14, 1916. Has original manufacture's tag on back of Whitehead & Hoag. The 12th took part in the Assault on Port Hudson, the battle of Opequon, Winchester and many small skirmishes. Ribbon is in very good condition.
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$ 50.
G-65
55th ILLINOIS VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - 38 pg booklet 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" - Proceedings of the 15th bi-ennial reunion of the 55th Illinois Inf. held in Prairie City, Il. on October 23 - 24, 1912. Includes the proceedings, members present, the dead, the survivors roster. Very good condition with exception of some age toning.
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$ 48.
G-172
3RD MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 17th annual reunion of the 3rd Michigan Infantry held on December 19, 1888 in Grand Rapids, Mi. The ribbon shows the Third Corps - Third Division badge of General Kearny. The 3rd Mich was involved in many battles including; 1st & 2nd Bull Run, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Kelly's Ford, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor and more. Good hard fought Michigan Unit. Very good condition with some pin holes from wearing the ribbon.
$ 62.
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G-107
GAR PARADE BELT AND BELT PLATE - Nice complete GAR parade belt with plate. Belt is very solid with only expected cracks and scuffs on white finish. Plate is in very good condition.
$ 148.
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G-108
GAR HAT - LATE STYLE - Pattern 1913 style GAR hat the same as seen on the familiar image of Albert Woolson (oldest veteran). Label inside hat has a patent date of 1913 (M. Linsay & Bros. - Boston). Hat is tilted one way due to poor storage over the years and is in solid condition but has numerous small holes as seen in photos.
$ 145.
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G-54
18TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Large ribbon for the 52nd Anniversary, 47th reunion of the regiment held in Adrian, Mi. on August 26, 1914. Has a likeness of Gen. Spalding. The 18th saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama fighting against Pegram's and Hood's forces. Ribbon is in near mint condition. Lines across Spalding's face are breaks in the engraved printing plate or folded material during printing.
$ 65.
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G-43
GAR - BRONSON POST No. 85 - JERRY CITY, OHIO BADGE - Beautiful multi-colored badge with celluloid pinbar and drop button, two applied cloth flags and gold braid fringe. Not marked clearly but appears to have same patent date as G-42 (1892, based on the month & day). Some soiling and yellowing on the celluloid, one of applied flags is frayed on end, otherwise in very good condition.
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G-170
GAR MEMORIAM BADGE FOR THE HOWELL, MICHIGAN POST - Very nice badge for the Waddell Post 120 in Howell, Mich. and was in existance from 1883 - 1936.
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G-47
72nd OHIO INFANTRY RIBBON - Almost flawless ribbon for the 49th Annual Reunion of the 72nd Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry held in Fremont, Ohio on Thursday, September 18, 1919. Has the likeness of Major Eugene Rawson ( died of wounds received at Old Town Creek, Ms. - July 22, 1864). This was an excellent unit that took part in; Shiloh, advance and sieges of Corinth, Vicksburg, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely and Jackson, Ms., Nashville and others. Only drawback on this ribbon is that the red overpowers the image.
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G-85
10TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY - Reunion Ribbon for the 10th NYHA held in Watertown, NY on July 19, 1928. Ribbon has a large slice down the middle as can be seen in photo. Also known as the Black River Artillery and the Jefferson County Regiment, they started in the defenses of Washington, D.C. then joined the Army of the Potomac and took part in Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Cedar Creek, Bermuda Hundred and the Appomattox Campaign. The regiment lost 47 men killed or mortally wounded and 220 od disease.
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G-158
2ND MICHIGAN CAVALRY - Badge for the 1910 reunion has metal disc pin with celluloid photo of veteran with the text around top "1861- 65  2nd Mich. Cav." Blue and gold ribbon on pin along with original Whitehead & Hoag manufacturers tag. Ribbons are a bit soiled and celluloid photo is light, good condition.
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3RD MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 31st annual reunion of the 3rd Michigan Infantry held on December 17, 1902 in Grand Rapids, Mi. The ribbon shows the Third Corps - Third Division badge of General Kearny. The 3rd Mich was involved in many battles including; 1st & 2nd Bull Run, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Kelly's Ford, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor and more. Good hard fought Michigan Unit. Very good condition with some pin holes from wearing the ribbon and one 'snag' under the 'I' in Infantry.
$ 62.
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G-178
GAR POST OFFICER'S MEMBERSHIP BADGE - Nice numbered badge B122xx. with a clean, strong blue bordered flag ribbon. Lt.'s shoulder strap pin bar. Very good condition.
$ 110.
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G-127
1ST MICHIGAN ENGINEERS & MECHANICS - Ribbon for the October 12, 1887 reunion held in Lansing, Mi. Shows likeness of Col. Innes and Engineers Castle. Ribbon is in good condition but is a bit dark and has some stains. The 1st Mich. E & M took part in the battles of Mill Springs, Perryville, Bentonville along with the normal duties of bridge and road building necessary to move the troops.
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G-169
11TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY LADDER BADGE - Badge for a Co. B veteran. The 11th Michigan took part in some of the fiercest fighting at Stone River and also was engaged in the battles of Elk River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, Kenesaw, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta among others. Pin is intact and badge is in very good condition.
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