Political or GAR, Election or Parade Ribbon for Wheelock G. Veazey, MOH Recipient & Senator

This is a parade, convention or election ribbon for Wheelock G. Veazey, a New Hampshire native and active figure in national and state (Vermont) politics. Veazey, who among other things was an attorney, a Vermont senator and a delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention, received a Medal of Honor for actions taken at the Battle of Gettysburg, and held different positions within the Grand Army of the Republic. The ribbon is in mustard yellow silk with an embroidered border design and reads VEAZEY. Veazey passed away in 1898.

Circa 1870s.

Approximately 5-7/8" in height and 1-9/16" in width.

Embroidered silk.

None.

None.

This is from a political and Americana collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX08 LCIX11/12 SeEEX6/16

8 (Excellent-): The ribbon shows only very light wear.

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