Circa 1925 GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Post 47 Haverhill, Massachusetts, Memorial Day Celluloid

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  • Circa 1925 GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Post 47 Haverhill, Massachusetts, Memorial Day Celluloid
  • Circa 1925 GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Post 47 Haverhill, Massachusetts, Memorial Day Celluloid
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1925 celluloid pin from the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Post 47 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. GAR was a fraternal organization set up for the Union veterans of the Civil War. The pin is to celebrate Memorial Day, and was made by Sommers Badge Manufacturing Company of Newark, New Jersey.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1925.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper backing.

ATTACHMENT:

Straight pin.

MARKINGS:

Sommers Badge Mfg. Co. of Newark, NJ maker info on backing.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a Union veterans collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEZ13 LEEX11/13 SEEX9/18

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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