Badge, Grand Army of the Republic

 
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Badge, Grand Army of the Republic
Badge, Grand Army of the Republic
Badge, Grand Army of the Republic
Badge, Grand Army of the Republic

Badge, Grand Army of the Republic

Object number2011.020.30
DateApril 17, 1916
Mediumsatin, metal, celluloid
Dimensions4 x 2 3/16 in. (10.2 x 5.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
DescriptionBadge from the Grand Army of the Republic. The Grand Army of the Republic was a society for Union veterans.
A round celluloid ribbon hangs from an American flag ribbon. The ribbon is attached to a metal and celluloid pin. On the pin in blue lettering: "Member". On the round medallion in black print: "34th Annual Encampment/Dept. of Arkansas/Ft. Smith/April 27, 1916". In the middle of the medallion is an photograph of C.S. Warn, commander. Made by the St. Louis Button Company.
Status
Not on view