Lovely 1897 GAR Grand Army of the Republic 31st Encampment stick Pin Buffalo NY

This is a Lovely 1897 GAR Grand Army of the Republic 31st Encampment stick Pin Buffalo New York. The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, Union Navy, Marines and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. It was founded in 1866 in Springfield, Illinois, and grew to include hundreds of "posts" across the nation. 

Circa 1897s.

Approximately 7/8" diameter Pin: 1-7/8"

Gilt brass, enamel.

Stick pin

"31 ST ENCAMPMENT AUGUST 1897 BUFFALO"

This is from a US Military Veterans Groups collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX18 LFEX01/19

8+(Excellent): The pin shows minor wear, some part of tarnish, much of a enameled detail remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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