Badge, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Badge, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1015 a

Description

G.A.R. Memorial Ribbon. Material: textile, metal. Size: 3" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: silver toned metal bar with reverse side pin and catch - relief letters across far: "G.A.R." (Grand Army of the Republic) - black silk ribbon suspended from bar with silver colored lettering: "Honor The Noble Dead, In Memoriam, Devereaux, Post No. 43, Janesville, Minn." and graphic: GAR medal symbol of an eagle, flag and star - metallic fringe at ribbon bottom edge.

Context

Waseca County Military - Civil War. GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). Badge worn by Anthony J. O'Grady of Janesville who served with the 10th Minnesota Infantry, Company H. This ribbon would have been worn by G.A.R. Members at Memorial Day Parades and Funeral Services of fallen comrades.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Badge, Fraternal

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Exhibitions

Notes

8-10/1998

Create Date

May 15, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024