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ARTIFACT: This is a nice, early Grand Army of the Republic medal from the 19th National Encampment at Portland, Maine. An eagle tops the medal and the medallion has a star design at center with detailed vine decoration. The medal reads FRATERNITY CHARITY...

ARTIFACT: Dusty, attic-fresh Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Slouch Hat. This soft, wool felt slouch hat features a wreathed hat badge with the letters: "GAR" in the center and above the number: "12" (separate numbers with pin prong backings). The hat...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice, enameled lapel stud for the Union Veterans Union. The organization was formed in 1886 to promote further camaraderie between Union veterans of the Civil War that some felt was lacking in existing groups such as the GAR and...

ARTIFACT: Late 19th century Civil War Veteran badge for the 12th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in enameled sterling silver. The badge shows all three of the Corps the Regiment was attached to during the Civil War. The Diamond shape of the badge...

ARTIFACT: This is an 1896 badge for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond, Virginia. The badge shows the Confederate National flag and the battle flag crossed at center. VINTAGE: Circa 1896. SIZE: 7/8" diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1957 American Legion National Air Mail Roundup award wing. Originally termed the Aerial Roundup starting in 1933, the Legion's Air Mail Roundup was renamed in 1950, and was the method of membership card collection from around...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1938 Minneola, New York American Legion Nassau Police Post member badge. The small shield-shaped badge is numbered 1050 and has the original owner's name engraved on reverse. The badge is by Dieges & Clust in high-quality gilt...

ARTIFACT: This is an engraved 1924-1925 medal for the Hamilton, Massachusetts American Legion post commander. The medal reads AMERICAN LEGION U.S. with a star at center and the three bars read POST COMMANDER and 1925 and 192The reverse is named and...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s or 1960s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) "Life Member" lapel pin. The pin is gold-filled with red, white and blue enamel. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s-1960s. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in height and 5/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an early lapel pin for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). Originally formed in 1899 under the name American Veterans of Foreign Service. The group's current name was agreed upon in 1914. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s...

ARTIFACT: WWI Police American War Veteran bronze plaque. The center features a the Police Coat of Arms, a standing, crowned eagle above which reads: "SWOIM ZOTNIE RZOM Z", beneath: "OSWOBO DZONA POLSKA", and through the center: "AMERYKI". Surrounding the...

ARTIFACT: This is an early (circa 1870s!) member badge or medal for the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands. The Legion is a veterans' organization that was formed on the United States' 100th birthday to promote the patriotism and military...