1880s-1890s Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Veterans' Souvenir "Slouch Hat" Badge
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1880s-1890s Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Veterans' Souvenir "Slouch Hat" Badge

Code: vtg00004gar


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1880s-1890s veteran's souvenir badge for the Grand Army of the Republic, a fraternal organization for the Union veterans of the Civil War. It is in the shape of a three-dimensional "slouch hat" and has an attached eagle lapel pin.

VINTAGE: Circa 1880s-1890s.

SIZE: Hat: approximately 2-1/4" in length and 13/16" in height and 2-1/8" in width; eagle: approximately 1-1/2" in width and 5/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Hat: steel with painted details: eagle: plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Hat: small hole; eagle pin: horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a veteran-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VBEX11 LADEX4/12 SeADEX11/14

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badge has some tarnish and areas of minor discoloration with tape residue underneath; pin shows only some light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.