Medal, Grand Army of the Republic Veteran's

 
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Medal, Grand Army of the Republic Veteran's
Grand Army of the Republic veterans medal
Grand Army of the Republic veterans medal

Medal, Grand Army of the Republic Veteran's

Object number1996.003.04
Dateca 1866-1876
MediumMetal, Ribbon
Dimensions3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (8.5 x 4.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionCommerative Medal consisting of two brass pieces and a ribbon. Top brass piece is in shape of an eagle sitting atop sword, two crossed cannons and group of cannon balls. A pin is attached to the back of the top piece. The bottom brass piece, attached by a U.S. flag ribbon, is in the shape of 5 point star. At the center of the star is a circular seal, depicting a U.S. soldier shaking hands with a Native American. Border the seal in raised lettering, "Grand Army of the Republic/ 1861 - Veteran - 1865."
    Status
    Not on view