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G-208
GAR BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL WEB BELT - More like the typical GAR plate on original white web belt. Some finish rubbed off & shows wear. Good condition.
$ 135.
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G-201
CUSTER POST RIBBON - Custer Post No. 5 of Grand Rapids, Michigan GAR ribbon. Very good condition - might be missing one of the gold strains.
$ 54.
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G-197
SPECTACULAR POST COMMANDER'S PRESENTATION SWORD - THREE RIVERS, MI. - Absolutely stunning GAR presentation sword. Gold wash blade with fantastic etching of GAR membership badge, geometric designs and the presentation of: "Presented to W.C. Porter Com. by Ed. M. Prutzman Post No. 72 GAR, WRC and SOV Camp April 17, 1895". Blade is near perfect as is nickel chrome scabbard and gilt guard. Fancy gilt ring mounts and drag on scabbard.
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G-198
GAR SWORD - AMES MFG. CO. - Good looking GAR  sword manufactured by the AMES MFG CO. and so etched on the blade along with GAR membership badge and 'G.A.R.'. Sharkskin wrapped grip and nice nickel chrome scabbard. Blade has some light peppery pitting as can be seen in photos.
$ 395.
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G-186
CONFEDERATE REUNION - PRE-UCV - Nice Confederate reunion ribbon held in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 4, 1888. This was two years prior to the first United Confederate Veteran's reunion. Ribbon has expected stains and only 3 small pin holes (two for the pin it was attached to the veteran by and one small pinhole in the lower right area.
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G-228
NICE SONS OF VETERAN CABINET PHOTO - About turn of the century image of a Son of a Veteran in full uniform clearly showing the SV collar insignia, SUV belt plate, SUV membership badge and wearing a corsage on his military style jacket. He is holding what looks to be a M-1860 cavalry sword (perhaps his fathers?). Very good condition.
$ 38.
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G-195
GAR BADGE FOR 1914 NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT - Badge for a Michigan Department participant to the 46th National Encampment held in Detroit, August 31 - September 6, 1914. Badge is in good condition.
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$ 58.
G-188
HOME FOR CONFEDERATE WOMEN PIN - 18.5mm Dia. Maker on reverse - Lucke Badge & Button Co. - Baltimore, MD. Very good condition.
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G-219
CUSTER POST MEMORIAM SERVICE LEAFLET - 1 pc - 4 pgs leaflet / pamphlet for the 1899 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)
$ 23.
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G-183
GAR SOUVENIR SPOON - PITTSBURG 1894 - One of the neatest GAR spoons I've seen. The handle is a rifle - actually it resembles a Sharps carbine. For the 28th National Encampment held in Pittsburg in 1894. Very good condition (is not Sterling Silver).
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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-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-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-212
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS FLAG STAND - Auxiliary of the GAR - approx. 6 1/4" square flag stand with the casting date of June 22, 1924. This is one of the better castings, refined and not nearly as crude as you normally see. Very good condition.
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$ 48.
G-184
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN - BAY CITY RIBBON - Beautiful GAR Department of Michigan ribbon for the Eleventh Annual Encampment held in Bay City, March 13, 14, 15, 1889. Excellent condition. Flag has very interesting canton pattern.
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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-86
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - ONTARIO COUNTY VETERANS - Beautiful blue ribbon with gold metal pinbar and a round celluloid button in middle with the GAR badge and "Grand Army of the Republic" around the outer edge. This reunion was held at Buffalo, NY on August 25, 1897. This ribbon has the original Whitehead & Hoag paper label on the reverse which show patent dates for the ribbon and celluloid medallion (the last being 1895). Fantastic Condition.
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G-171
16TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Absolutely beautiful ribbon for the 16th reunion of the 16th Michigan Infantry held in Grand Rapids, Mich. on October 27, 1896. Has the Fifth Corps badge on top. About the only flaw with this ribbon is where the Veteran wore it by pinning it on his coat, Slight evidence of the pin hole marks. The 16th was most famous for its stand on Little Round Top at Gettysburg with the 83rd Pa. Inf and Col. Strong Vincent. Other battles included Mechanicsville, Gaines Mills, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station, Wilderness and many more. One of the top Michigan Regiments.
$ 87.
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G-55
18TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 39th annual reunion held in Jonesville, Michigan on August 23, 1906. The 18th saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama against Pegram and Hood's forces. Ribbon has only one small separation which can be seen if held up to a light, otherwise near mint condition.
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$ 48.
G-28
3RD OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER CAVALRY - Nice ribbon for the 40th Annual Reunion held in Bowling Green, Ohio on August 16, 1905. Ribbon is in good condition with only some small pin holes near top (as should be expected) and some minor soiling. The 3rd O.V.V.C. took part in Corinth, Perryville, Pursuit of John Morgan, Stone's River, Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta Campaign and numerous other Campaigns and Battles. A well fought unit.
$ 47.
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G-93
NEWBURGH, NY ENCAMPMENT BADGE - Souvenir badge from the June, 1912 G.A.R. Department Encampment held in Newburgh, New York. Pinback button shows Washington's Headquarters. Ribbon has small hole below disk where pin has worn through, otherwise in good condition.
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$ 37.
G-73
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTE MEN - 1861 MEDAL - 4TH INFANTRY - These medals were given to those that were the first to respond, as it states on the reverse "THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA WHO WERE MUSTERED INTO THE UNITED STATES SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S FIRST CALL FOR TROOPS - APRIL 15, 1861". Named to Peter S. Sloan, Prvt, Co. D, 4th Infantry Regt. Sloan was also in the 3rd Mass. Heavy Artillery. Medal is in very nice condition with only some dirt in the deeper grooves of the relief.
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$ 535.
G-109
GAR SILK PARADE BANNER - ROSEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA - Magnificent silk parade banner approximately 24" x 38" and is in a wood and glass case that measures 26" x 42". It is paint on silk for the Capt. E.R. Backer Post #616 in Roseville, Pennsylvania. This also comes with a framed add for the manufacturer of these banners (see additional images). These are close to non-existant on the market today. Has only a few minor issues, small tears, etc. but overall in splendid condition! Remember that shipping is included in the price but there is a stipulation on this (see note at bottom of additional images page). This could truly be the centerpiece of a GAR collection (especially if you're from Roseville, Pa.).
THIS IS A CONSIGNMENT PIECE AND THE OWNER HAS DECIDED TO LOWER THE PRICE
$ 2500.
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G-174
3RD MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Ribbon for the 43rd annual reunion of the 3rd Michigan Infantry held on June 23, 1915 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 stain to the left of the date..
$ 62.
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