Fabulous 1800s Cast Iron Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Marker with Flag Holder and Maker's Mark
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Description
This is a fabulous Grand Army of the Republic marker with flag holder and maker's mark from the late 1800s. The marker is topped by a five-pointed star with insignia and the flag holder is in the shape of a cannon. The reverse displays an interesting design of all the Army Corps symbols radiating out from a crest with stars and stripes.
VINTAGE:Circa 1880s-1890s.
SIZE:Approximately 21-1/2" length and 10-1/2" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cast iron.
ATTACHMENT:Posts with staked ends.
MARKINGS:HENRY F. JENKS, PAWTUCKET R.I. on front; PATENTED 1889 (?) on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a veterans collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX07 LCGEX8/10
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): Marker has a weathered but stately appearance and there are some small chinks out of the bottom of the posts.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.