This is a fine piece of history from a Civil War veteran. It is an original reunion badge that was worn by a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. This was the veteran's organization of the Union veterans of the Civil War. In order to become a member of the organization you had to prove that you served honorably for the United States during the war. This is the badge that the veteran would have worn for funerals of the members. It has the black ribbon and in the white center reads "IN MEMORIAM". At the top it has the Clarinda, Iowa location as well as noting it was for the Warren Post No. 11. The original attachment pin is present on the reverse. The top bar has the "GAR" lettering. The ribbon displays beautifully. The piece was made by the famous firm of Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, New Jersey. It isn't often that you get a chance to get one of these in this fine condition.