Black GAR ribbon medal. Gold metal pin with letters "G.A.R" at top. Silver design and lettering on ribbon. Silver design on top depicts urn with words "Honor the Noble Dead" and "In Memoriam." Also image of traditional GAR medal of five pointed star with eagle clutching flag. Ribbon from the Seth Williams Post No. 13 in Augusta, ME. It was used to honor the memory of a member who had passed away.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown
Date made
circa 1880 - circa 1920
Time Period
late 19th or early 20th century
Place
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Location
All over ribbon and medal at top
Transcription
"G.A.R. Honor the Noble Dead In Memoriam Seth Williams Post. No. 13 Augusta, ME"
Dimensions
Width
8 cm
Length
21 cm
Material
Cloth, Metal
Color
Black, Silver, Gold
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Tarnish, Creasing
Notes
Metal is tarnished and ribbon is creased and folded in spots
