Early Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Auxiliary Woman's Relief Corps Member Badge / Medal

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  • Early Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Auxiliary Woman's Relief Corps Member Badge / Medal
  • Early Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Auxiliary Woman's Relief Corps Member Badge / Medal
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an early Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Woman's Relief Corps member badge/medal. The badge has a decorative medal bar at top with a Knight's Cross medallion hanging from a red, white and blue striped ribbon.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1886.

SIZE:

2-13/16" height and 1-1/2" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Copper or copper-plated brass with silk ribbon.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS:

PATENTED MAY 4 AND SEPT. 28 1886.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a veterans collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEX07 LDEX7/10

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): Badge shows very minimal wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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