"David K. Parks Military Antiques Civil War and Historical Memorabilia

GAR PENNSYLVANIA POST PIN - Approx. 1 1/8" x 1 1/4" and approx. 2 1/2" in length including pin. Post pin made for Post 128 to be worn at the 28th National Encampment in Pittsburgh in September, 1894. Good condition.

$ 78.

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COL. PATTEE'S OLD SOLDIER FIDDLERS - Large photo (7 3/4" x 9 5/8") of the famous musical group led by Col. Pattee of the 24th Michigan Inf (Iron Brigade). The cast changed occasionally but mainly consisted of three Union Vets and two Confederate Vets. ID'd in ink on bottom as the 1910 season.

$ 145.

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COL. PATTEE'S OLD SOLDIER FIDDLERS - Large photo (7 1/2" x 9 1/2") of the famous musical group led by Col. Pattee of the 24th Michigan Inf (Iron Brigade). The cast changed occasionally but mainly consisted of three Union Vets and two Confederate Vets. ID'd in ink as being at Hughes High School in Cincinnati in 1918 and Col. Pattee explaining General Picketts Charge at Gettysburg

$ 165.

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COL. PATTEE'S OLD SOLDIER FIDDLERS - Large photo (7 3/4" x 9 3/4") of the famous musical group led by Col. Pattee of the 24th Michigan Inf (Iron Brigade). The cast changed occasionally but mainly consisted of three Union Vets and two Confederate Vets. ID'd in ink on bottom and text showing as the 1915 season.

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$ 145.

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COL. PATTEE'S OLD SOLDIER FIDDLERS - Large fact sheet of Col. J.A. Pattee telling of his service in the War and the 24th Michigan of the Iron Brigade. The several photos show Pattee in a group photo of the 24th and the other shows him and his fiddle with an inset of him with that same fiddle during the War. This fact sheet appears to be one that he uses to write his daughter a note as he comments about both photos of the fiddle and commenting that he feels it is the best photo to look like him. Some separation at the folds.

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COL. PATTEE'S OLD SOLDIER FIDDLERS - Double sided postcard size fact sheet on the 'Fiddlers' for the 1916-17 season calling them "Four Promising Youngsters" .

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$ 48.

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GAR BELT PLATE - Leaning towards this plate being possibly dug. Has dirt in cracks and hook, a bent hook and is a nice deep chocolate brown, the coloring you like to see on dug plates.

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ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND FOR THE 1891 NATIONAL REUNION - Beautiful Army of the Cumberland Cavalry regiment reunion badge held in conjunction with the Silver 25th National Encampment at Detroit in 1891. Badge has crossed swords, an applied silver star and names the four Cavalry regiments; 11th Michigan Cavalry, 11th Kentucky Cavalry, 12th Kentucky Cavalry and the 12th Ohio Cavalry. Very good condition with only minor staining on back surface, not really noticable from the front.

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96TH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 39th Annual reunion held on August 19, 1903 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The 96th fought in the western theatre and took part in such battles and actions as; Fort Hindman, Ark., Port Gibson, Miss., Champion's Hill, Vicksburg, Jackson, Red River campaign and Sabine Cross Roads. Ribbon is in very good condition.

$ 48.

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GAR PHOTO - Large format image (approx. 6" x 8" mount) showing what appears to be a national officer by the badge in uniform. Along with the buff (?) bordered GAR membership badge with the distinctive Massachusetts drop, he is also wearing a GAR lapel pin and GAR hat badge with Post 213. Photo was taken by Putnam in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Very good condition.

$ 58.

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21st MICHIGAN INFANTRY 50th ANNIVERSARY DISK - 1 1/2" diameter brass disk with enameled 14th Corps badge. Text: "21st Michigan Infantry - Camp Sigel / Ionia Sept. 12, 1912". Enamel has some chipping otherwise in good condition. Made by Whitehead & Hoag.

$ 42.

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TIN CUP SOUVENIR FOR THE 1908 GAR NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT IN TOLEDO, OHIO - Approx. 3 3/4" dia tin cup made by the American Can Company for the Reunion. Painted red and blue with gold lettering. Some paint chips but in very good condition.

$ 118.

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SOUVENIR FOR WASHINGTON D.C., NATIONAL REUNION - Stamped two piece badge for one of the Washington, D.C. National Encampments. Shows the Capitol Dome with crossed cannons and a canteen drop. Good condition.

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MARYLAND'S BADGE FOR THE ANTIETAM SURVIVORS - US & CS - Badge given out in 1900 to the survivors of Maryland regiments in the Battle of Antietam. Regiments are listed on reverse side of badge and include; 2nd MD Inf. (US), 3rd MD Inf (US), 5th MD Inf. (US), Purnell Legion Inf. (US), Battery A and Battery B of the 1st MD Lt. Art. (US), Baltimore Light Art. (CS), 1st MD Lt. Art. (CS). Badge is in very good condition with exception of some discoloration along lower right edge as seen in photos. Rarely seen badge!!

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1913 50th ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG REUNION BADGE - GAR style eagle pinbar holding a 1 1/4" diameter disc with two soldiers shaking hands and the caption "1863 GETTYSBURG REUNION 1913 / HONOR THE BRAVE" around the perimeter.

$ 275.

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GAR PENNSYLVANIA POST PIN - Approx. 1" x 1 1/4" and approx. 3" in length including pin. Post pin made for Post 157 to be worn at the 28th National Encampment in Pittsburgh in September, 1894. Good condition, has some very small hairline cracks which are only seen with a glass.

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62nd PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY REUNION RIBBON - Ribbon for the 1896 reunion in Pittsburg, Pa. Very good Pa. Regiment having action at: Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor & more. Ribbon is in excellent condition - perhaps not even issued.

$ 65.

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GAR PENNSYLVANIA POST PIN - Interesting owl shaped thin stamped metal GAR Post pin for Post #16 in Reading, Pa. Excellent condition.

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$ 85.

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62nd PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY REUNION RIBBON - Ribbon for the 1902 reunion in Pittsburg, Pa. Very good Pa. Regiment having action at: Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor & more. Ribbon is in excellent condition - perhaps not even issued.

$ 65.

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FLAGBEARER RIBBON - BATTLE FLAG TRANSFER - 1914 ribbon for the Flagbearer of a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania reunion for the transfer of battle flags. Not sure if this is for Pa. flags or if they were returning captured flags. Very good condition.

$ 110.

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62nd PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY REUNION RIBBON - Ribbon for the 1895 reunion in Brookville, Pa. Very good Pa. Regiment having action at: Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor & more. Ribbon is in excellent condition - perhaps not even issued.

$ 65.

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OHIO SURVIVORS OF GETTYSBURG - 1913 50TH ANNIVERSARY - Badge has pinbar shaped like State of Ohio with "Ohio Survivors of the Battle of Gettysburg July, 1863". The Drop has the Ohio state seal and reverse reads "1863 / Gettysburg / 1913". Flag on back is worn, faded and a bit ragged on bottom. A prized 50th Anniversary of Gettysburg Survivor item.

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$ 325.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA - NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT RIBBON - South Dakota Department ribbon for the 1915 Washington National Encampment. Ribbon has a few weak areas as can be seen in photos, faded text in places and missing the bottom left tip.

$ 34.

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2ND OHIO CAVALRY & 25TH OHIO BATTERY - Ribbon for the 1916 reunion held in Cleveland. Ribbon is solid but has some staining as can be seen in photo.

$ 49.

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PLASTER PLAQUE GIVEN TO VETERANS AT 1931 NATIONAL REUNION - DES MOINES, IOWA - 6" X 9" X approx. 3/4" thick plaster plaque. These were presented to the veterans of that national reunion by the school children of Des Moines. Original paper tag is on the reverse of the plaque. Very good condition with only several very minor chips. Very different kind of GAR item.

$ 115.

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GAR MEMORIAM BADGE - CALIFORNIA POST - Large 11" long memoriam badge for the John A. Martin Post Number 153 in Soldier's Home, California. Metal pinbar, solid condition but has some staining on the white center portion as can be seen in photos.

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$ 87.

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GAR NATIONAL DELEGATE BADGE - 1940 - Delegate's badge for the 74th National GAR Reunion held in Springfield, Illinois on Sept. 8 - 13, 1940. For this reunion there were only 276 Delegates.This three piece metal badge with ribbon has eagle pinbar with drop showing Lincoln's Springfield home and another drop with relief of John E. Andrews (Commander). Badge in good condition - ribbon lightly frayed at bottom.

$ 525.

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UCV BADGE FOR THE 1915 RICHMOND REUNION - 2 piece badge (has replaced link between two portions) for the 25th annual 1915 Confederate Veteran's Reunion in Richmond, Virginia showing Lee's equestrian statue in Richmond on the pinbar and a relief of Lee over an enameled Confederate flag on the drop. There is some wear on high reief areas but in very good condition.

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UCV PIN FOR 1920 REUNION - Thin copper stamped pin approx. 1 1/2" in height for the 30th UCV reunion held in Houston, Texas in 1920. Has relief of Gen. Albert S. Johnston with US & CS flags on either side. Very good condition with wear only on high relief areas.

$ 185.

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CUSTER POST MEMORIAM SERVICE LEAFLET - 1 pc - 4 pgs leaflet / pamphlet for the 1896 annual memoriam service given by GAR Custer Post No. 5 of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Has the proceding schedule and list of the members that had passed in the previous year. Very good condition. (Others listed throughout GAR pages)

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