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Union Veteran Items - Indiana& Illinois Misc. Non-Excavated |
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1905 Rockford, Illinois G.A.R. Encampment Souvenir Medal
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This is a great looking piece of history from the Grand Army of the Republic. The Grand Army of the Republic or G.A.R. was the organization made up of Union Survivors of the Civil War. They held reunion and erected monuments to the men that fought for the north during the Civil War. This medal was to commemorate the G.A.R. members in Rockford, Illinois. The top bar has Souvenir with the original pin on the back. The medallion has Illinois Dept. Encampment, Rockford 1905. This medal displays well and is an excellent medal for any collection. This piece came from the collection of noted collector Don Limpert (1927-2022). Don Limpert was a long-time collector of memorabilia from the veterans of the Civil War with an emphasis on the Grand Army of the Republic, the Union veterans of the Civil War organization. He saw the possibilities of combining his vast collection of GAR memorabilia with an original Grand Army of the Republic post building that was available to purchase in downtown Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He purchased the building in 2012, and the building became the Michigan Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum. After his passing in 2022, his collection was sold and now is your chance to own a piece of that astounding collection.
Item #: C7254 Shipping Weight:
0.6 lb
Your Price:$35.00 USD
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