Name/Title
Badge, GAR James M. Pond PostEntry/Object ID
1994.01.01Description
An elaborate badge constructed of two layers of ribbon hanging from a decorative bar pin.
The pin is faced with a molded, floral frame enclosing a beige inset decorated with images of a pile of cannon balls and a cannon flanking the text "G.A.R."
The black, base-layer ribbon is printed with the text "James M. Pond / Post No. 460" The bottom edge of the ribbon is finished with silver-tone metallic thread fringe.
The front-layer ribbon is red, white, and blue and supports a gold-tone pendant with a GAR insignia of an eagle, crossed cannons, a flag and star-shaped badge.
This item was originally cataloged as 94-A-001.
The pin is attached to a sheet of blank card, folded in thirds to encase and protect the badge.Context
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was formed in 1866, following the end of the Civil War to support veterans, especially the wounded survivors. Membership was open to the honorably discharged that served between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865. The organization advocated for veterans' pensions and helped establish Memorial Day as a national holiday. Local chapters of the GAR were called "Posts." The GAR post represented on this badge was named for Saugatuck Civil War veteran James M. Pond and was founded in 1903.Collection
Military, wars and veteransCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
1994.01Acquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Pond, James Munroe 1823-1900, G.A.R. James M. Pond No. 460Related Events
Event
American Civil War 1861-1865Create Date
April 9, 2026Update Date
April 9, 2026