Large, Rare, Near Mint 1903 UCV Reunion Committee Badge for Information Volunteer

This is a unique 1903 reunion committee badge for an Information volunteer for the Union of Confederate Veterans (UCV), the Confederate answer to the Union's Grand Army of the Republic formed in 188The UCV remained active until 195The badge is very ornate and has a bright pink silk ribbon. The numbers on the reverse are either period or are later museum acquisition numbers.

Circa 1903.

Approximately 5-1/4" in height and 1-3/4" in width.

Bronze, gold-plated insert and painted area, and silk ribbon.

Horizontal safety-style pin.

71.81 and 71.82; SCHWAAB S & S CO. MILWAUKEE. on back of medallion and back of anchor.

This is from a Confederate veteran reunion collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX13 LEGEX9/13 SLFGEX8/18

8 (Excellent): The badge is in beautiful condition.

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