CampSite Artifacts  ·

Here is a Beautiful Grand Army of The Republic, or G.A.R. Banner ! It says, “Welcome”, at the top, with a depiction of the G.A.R. Member Badge underneath, and “G.A.R.” at the bottom. Measuring about 11 inches wide, by 17 inches tall, the multi colors still show very well. There is only very slight staining, almost not noticeable, and just a few minor creases. Either a very tight weave cotton, or linen, I think they are linen. These used to be fairly common, but are difficult to find anymore. They look superb framed and matted, and I actually have one in my own relic room. [ Last Picture at the Bottom] A Fine Grand Army of The Republic, or G.A.R. Welcome Banner, that would have once hung in a Post, or even displayed at a Reunion !

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Here is a Fine Original Grand Army Of The Republic, or G.A.R. Waist Belt & Buckle ! I just sold the last one I had a month or so ago, then found this one. The belt is white cotton in good shape though it’s showing some dirt and minor staining and a couple of small areas where the fabric is fraying. The buckle & keeper show a generous amount of gold gilt remaining front and back, with a few small areas of discoloration on the front. I think this would fit a waist size of about 32 inches. You often see these rigs with the white cotton belt in post war images of veteran’s reunions. A Fine G.A.R. Waist Belt & Buckle that Displays Great !

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Here is a Nice Original Grand Army of the Republic, or G.A.R. Standard Membership Badge ! It’s the pattern that is numbered on the edge, with this one being number B60355. It has a correct replacement ribbon that looks great, and the top eagle and bottom star drop still show remnants of gold gilt. The reverse shows the original attachment pin still present and operational. The Union Veterans who made up the G.A.R. numbered over 400,000 members by the turn of the last century, and their support was often sought by political candidates. A Fine Original G.A.R. Membership Badge !

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Here is an Excellent 48 Star U.S. Parade Flag, ca. 1912 to 1959, that would have been waved at Grand Army of the Republic, or G.A.R., Parades, as well as possibly Post WWI or WWII Parades ! The flag itself measures about 16.5 inches wide, by 11.25 inches high, on a 32 inch long wooden stick or dowel with a pointed, gold painted finial at the top. The flag is printed on coarse cotton, with sewn fringes on the top and outer edges. The gold finial shows lots of wear and fading color, and the bottom of the stick shows discoloration from being handled. The flag itself has some minor staining but nothing major, and still displays beautifully. These used to be common, but are getting hard to find now. A Superb 48 Star U.S. Parade Flag, that likely waved at Grand Army of The Republic, G.A.R. Reunions & Parades !

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Here is a Nice ca. 1880’s Cabinet Card Photograph of former 18^th Indiana Infantry Private, and Grand Army of the Republic Member, John R. Bird ! The image shows Bird posed standing, one arm on a high table where his bowler style hat rests, wearing a GAR coat, vest, and officer pattern badge. He is obviously an older man and looks to be gazing at the floor. The mount shows a gold border and is just slightly bowed upward on the outside edges. Image itself is clear with light contrast and one area of discoloration on the edge near Bird’s elbow.

John R. Bird was born 1822, and a 39 year old veteran of the Mexican War when he enlisted in the 18^th Indiana Infantry in August, 1861. He served with the regiment thru the entire war, and post war was a member of the Gordon Post of the G.A.R. at Benham, Indiana, serving as one of two delegates from that post to the State Reunion in 1887. Bird and the 18^th Indiana regiment saw their first serious engagement in my backyard at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, in March, 1862. Serving in the eastern theater for most of the rest of the war, the regiment participated in the battles at Port Gibson, Champion’s Hill, Big Black River, Vicksburg, Opequan, Fisher’s Hill, & Cedar Creek, among others. A Fine Displaying ID’d Indiana Veteran & G.A.R. Members Cabinet Card !

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Here is an Excellent Original United Confederate Veterans, UCV Hat Badge ! It has a gold colored wreath, with silver colored letters, “U C V” mounted in the center. The reverse shows the two small horizontal bars the letters are mounted on, and four brass attachment pins, two soldered near the ends of the wreath, and two near the bottom. The badge measures about 1.5 inches tall by 2.625 inches wide. A Confederate Veterans Item that has become uncommon. This United Confederate Veterans, UCV Hat Badge Displays Great !

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Here is an Excellent Framed United Confederate Veterans, or U.CV. Badge from the 32^nd Annual Reunion, in 1922, at Richmond, Virginia ! The Top Bar depicts a mounted Stonewall Jackson on a pedestal, with the words, “Richmond” to the left and “Virginia” to the right. The shield shape drop has “United Confederate Veterans” at the top edge, with a depiction of Jefferson Davis’ White House, and the words, “White House of the Confederacy” on a banner below that. Centered is a large building that says, “Confederate Memorial Institute” under it, and at very bottom, a Confederate Battle Flag with most of its red and blue enamel still remaining. Left edge says, “32nd Reunion” right edge says, “June – 1922.” The reverse shows attachment pin still intact and functional, and both Top Bar and drop are maker marked by Whitehead & Hoag. The badge came mounted in a neat little oval frame, that I think is probably as old as the badge. It has a gold gilded brass outer frame, with yellow inner background, and you can tell the badge has been in it forever. The frame measures about 4.25 inches tall by 3.25 inches across. The reverse shows a brown velvet backing, held in the frame with four small pins, and a pull-out so the frame could be stood up on a table or dresser. It also has a gilded oval hanger at top, so that it could also be hung on the wall if desired. A Fine Displaying 100 year old U.C.V. Badge, in a Gilded Frame probably as old as the Badge Itself !

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