Medal, Commemorative

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Medal, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

1996.9.14

Description

Medal, Grand Army of the Republic. Star-shaped medallion. "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC" is written along with "1861 VETERAN 1866". Each leg of the star has a symbol representing a Corps. Reverse: stars encircling additional symbols. Ribbon is rose colored with American Flag. Pin is brass colored bordering a black rectangle, two silver leaves.

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Material

Bronze, silk

Provenance

Notes

Objects given by grandson of William T. Broadhead. (Philip Broadhead P.O. Box 569 Tunkhannock, PA 18657)