Early #'d Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Medal w/ Early Eagle at Top

This is an early, numbered Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) member medal with a ribbon in the design and colors of the American flag. The badge has a decorative eagle bar at top in an early style in which the eagle"s head resembles that of a dove, and its medallion is a five-pointed star. The back of the medallion shows an interesting design of all the Army Corps symbols radiating out from a crest with stars and stripes.

Circa 1870s.

3-7/16" height and 1-3/4" width.

Plated brass and red, white and blue silk ribbon.

Horizontal pin with 'C' catch.

R115V2 on edge of star.

This is from a veterans collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX07 LADEX7/10 SADEX3/11

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): Heavy wear and fading to ribbon and moderate wear and a handsome patina on badge.

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