GAR Hat Badge

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

GAR Hat Badge

Description

GAR hat badge. Gilded wreath around the letters "GAR." Made of brass and steel. Badge would have been pinned to center of a cap.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Date made

circa 1870 - circa 1920

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Center of pin

Transcription

"GAR"

Dimensions

Width

3.5 cm

Length

5.5 cm

Material

Brass, Metal (tinned steel)

Color

Gold, Silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Missing Areas / Holes, Tarnish

Notes

Missing pin on back and letters are somewhat tarnished.