Early 20th Century 10K Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Past President Badge

This is an early 20th century Past President badge for the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic in 10 karat gold. The Ladies of the GAR, as it became known in 1886 was founded in 1881 as an auxiliary to the GAR itself. There is no blood restriction on membership to the group. The pin is an exquisitely enameled multi-colored star hanging beneath a bar graced by a scallop shell that reads PAST PRESIDENT.

Circa early 20th century.

Approximately 1-3/8" in height and 15/16" in width.

10 karat gold with enamel.

Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch and two suspension rings from bar to medallion.

10K.

This is from a veterans collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJX98 VADEX12/10 SeAHEX3/16

8 (Excellent-): The badge shows very little wear and some light abrasions on reverse.

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