US Military Veterans Groups

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 a beautiful circa 1928 American Legion medal for its 10th National Convention, which took place in San Antonio, Texas. The medal was made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. The front has a nice enameled five-point star...

ARTIFACT: This is a very patriotic recruiting" pamphlet entitled "Facts About the American Legion". It dates from the early 1920s and is the 5th edition of this publication. The front covers states that "The American Legion demands 100% Americanism...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique American Legion Drum Corps Past Commander medal from Keene, New Hampshire. The front of the medal shows an assortment of musical instruments, as well as a baton and bandleader's hat, while the bar reads PAST COMMANDER DRUM...

ARTIFACT: Great American Legion uniform of WWI United States Army Nurse Elizabeth Ormand, with WWI 3rd Army patch and overseas stripes. VINTAGE: Circa WWI SIZE: Approximately: 16 1/2" (armpit to armpit), 13 1/2" (across back shoulder to shoulder), 25"...

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 a veteran lapel pin for AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II), founded in December 194AMVETS (now American Veterans) provides nationally organized assistance to veterans. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 9/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful 1926 New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars member badge from their 7th annual encampment in Lakewood, New Jersey, the future home base for the Graf Zeppelin around-the-world flight. The medal has a miniature United States Navy...