Lot 91
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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USA, Civil War, G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) veteran, Commanders' badge in gilt by The Whitehead & Hoag Co, Newark N.J., attached to a red, white and blue ribbon edged with gilt braid and with fringe to bottom edge, Lucius Fairchild/Post No.11/G.A.R./Madison, Wis'. With light wear and a stain to ribbon, otherwise good very fine.
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was founded in 1866 for veterans of the Army, Navy and Marines who had served in the American Civil War. By the late 19th century the GAR was the most powerful single issue political lobby.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140