Badge, Grand Army of the Republic
Object number2011.020.33
Date1904
Mediummetal, paint
Dimensions4 1/2 x 2 1/16 in. (11.4 x 5.2 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.The top tier is a pin in the shape of a building with two official seals on both sides of the building. At the bottom of the building: "Boston/1904". The second tier is round with "GAR" in red, white and blue letters. At the top: "Representative". A medallion hangs from the second tier. In the middle of the medallion is a raised relief image of a man. Around the image: "38th National Encampment G.A.R."
Status
Not on view
March 10, 1915
March 10, 1915
Unknown Date
April 17, 1916