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Here is a Nice Women’s Relief Corps, or WRC Badge ! The Women’s Relief Corps was established in 1883, as an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, but was a charitable organization, that helped veterans of all wars. The little badge measures about 2.5 inches tall by 1.25 inches wide. The bronze top and drop have toned wonderfully. The ribbon has faded a bit but still shows its red, white, and blue colors. The reverse of the drop shows a Philadelphia makers mark. A Nice Women’s Relief Corps Badge !

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Here is a Fine Copper Badge from the 30^th Annual Reunion of the UCV, or United Confederate Veterans, held in Houston, Texas, October 6th-8th, 1920 ! The pin back badge measures about 1.5 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide at the top, and the pin is still nicely intact on the reverse. The stamped badge bears a device on the front depicting a spread wing eagle at top, with a bust of Albert Sidney Johnston underneath, flanked by Union and Confederate Flags, with the date “1920” over a five point star underneath that. Starting at top left around the border are the words, “United Confederate Veterans 30^th Reunion Houston, Texas.” In super tiny letters on the inside reverse of the border is the maker’s mark of “ The Green Duck Co. Chicago.” A Fine Displaying United Confederate Veterans UCV Badge from Houston, Texas, in 1920 !

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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 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 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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