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Union Veteran Items - Massachusetts
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Original G.A.R. National souvenir Reunion Medal From the 1904 Reunion in Boston
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This is an original reunion medal from the Grand Army of the Republic. The Grand Army of the Republic was the veteran's organization made up of Union veterans of the Civil War. This medal commemorates the reunion that was held in Boston, Massachusetts in 1904. The top bar has the reunion date and location as well as the eagle design. The middle bar has the G.A.R. design. On the lower section it proudly reads "38th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT". On the back of the piece it has the mark that lets us know it is a souvenir badge. It has great color all over and still has the original pin on the back of the top bar, this item has detached and is in two separate pieces This is a beautiful designed reunion medal.This is a beautifully designed piece 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 #: E280 Shipping Weight:
0.6 lb
Your Price:$45.00 USD
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