Rare 1895 Southern California 8th Annual GAR( Grand Army of the Republic) Encampment Ribbon.

This is a Rare 1895 Southern California 8th Annual Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Ribbon. 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 1895s.

Approximately 8-13/16" in height x 2-7/8" in width.

Silk, print.

N/A.

This is from a Civil War veterans' collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. PBEM20 LAAEX04/11/20

6(Fine): The ribbon shows stain on both side, overall fine condition.

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