Grand Army of the Republic Uniform Button

2 piece, convex, coat size uniform button, with raised, intertwined letters, G.A.R., on a lined field. Measures 7/8 inches in diameter. Back mark: Horstmann Bros. & Co., Phil. Complete with shank on the reverse. Non dug. Very nice example which retains almost 100% of its gold gilt finish.

WBTS Trivia: The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal order composed of Union Civil War veterans, and was founded in Springfield, Illinois, in 1866.

 

G.A.R. Lapel Pin

Oval lapel pin with stud fastener on the reverse. Measures 5/8 inches in diameter. G.A.R. logo on the obverse with vignette of the figure of Liberty in the center flanked by a Union sailor and soldier clasping hands in fraternity. Two children are kneeling in the foreground representing charity and the assurance of protection from their military comrades. Grand Army Of The Republic Veteran, 1861-1866, is in raised letters around the circumference of the pin. The fastening stud on the reverse allowed the Union veteran to proudly wear this pin in the lapel...  

1893 New York Day at Gettysburg Medal

Adopted by the New York Monuments Commission on May 6, 1893. These beautiful medals were made to honor the heroic New York soldiers who fought in the famous battle of Gettysburg, and were issued on July 1, 2, and 3, 1893, on "New York Day," at Gettysburg, on the thirtieth anniversary of the battle. The bronze medal was struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia by order of the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. A circular was printed and sent to the executive officers of each New York veteran organization requesting that they use the utmost care in...  

G.A.R. Hat Wreath Insignia

Stamped brass hat wreath insignia with G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] in silver colored letters attached to the center of the wreath. These were worn by Civil War veterans on their slouch hats or kepis. Measures 2 1/2 inches in width. Complete with straight pin fastener on the reverse. Comes beautifully displayed in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 glass faced display case with blue velvet liner. Excellent piece of G.A.R. memorabilia.  

Letter, George G. Meade G.A.R. Post, Philadelphia, Pa.

Written by the Adjutant of the post Albert C. Johnston

Adjutant Johnston had the distinction of disinterring "Old Baldy," General George G. Meade's gallant war horse, who was put on display in the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library in Philadelphia

6 x 9 1/2, in ink, written on an imprinted letter sheet with the logo of Meade GAR Post 1, Philadelphia at upper left. A.L.S., A.C. Johnston, Adjutant of the Post. Also comes with a vintage postcard published by Blocher's, Gettysburg, Pa., of General George G....  

124th New York Infantry at Gettysburg

The famous "Orange Blossoms" Regiment from Goshen, New York

Veteran Henry M. Howell on Gettysburg. 6 x 9 3/4 imprint. Middletown, N.Y., July 12, 1913. Editor Daily Argus. Discusses the action on July 2, 1863, near Devil's Den, making his point that it was the pivotal point in the battle of Gettysburg. Signed in print by H.M. Howell. Excellent condition. From the personal estate of Henry M. Howell. He enlisted in Co. E, 124th New York Infantry, "The Orange Blossoms," on August 9, 1862. He fought in the battles of...  

1906 Program, Society of the Nineteenth Army Corps

Twentieth Annual Meeting And Dinner

St. Denis Hotel, October 20, 1906. 4 pages printed on extremely thick card stock. 7 x 9 1/2. Tied together by red, white and blue ribbons. Excellent photograph of General Nathaniel P. Banks on the front cover with the following caption: As He Was In 1862. Our First Commander. Major-General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Died September 1, 1894. Photographed by Mr. Brady, New York City. Page 2: 1864-1906. Twentieth Annual Meeting And Dinner. Society of the Nineteenth Army Corps. St. Denis Hotel. Cor. Of Broadway...  

Special Orders, Gettysburg Post 191 G.A.R.

8 1/4 x 10, imprinted document filled out in ink.

Headquarters Department of Massachusetts,
Grand Army of the Republic,
657 Washington Street, Room 18

Boston, May 23, 1892

Special Order
No. 15

In accordance with Chap. II, Section 3, Rules and Regulations, a dispensation is hereby granted to Gettysburg Post No. 191, G.A.R. of Boston to enable the Investigating Committee that may be appointed at the next regular meeting of the Post to report upon applications for membership that may be referred to them at the same...  

18th Connecticut Volunteers Reunion Ribbon

2 x 4 1/4, cream colored ribbon with vignette at the center of an American flag with blue imprint, 18th Conn. Vols. Reunion Sept. 26th, 1862-1868. Light age toning and typical wear. No pin, ribbon only.

The 18th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment saw their share of action participating in the battles of Winchester, New Market, Harrisonburg, Piedmont, Lexington, Buchanan, Liberty, Quaker Church, Lynchburg, Salem, Hedgeville, Snicker's Ford, Kernstown, Martinsburg, Cedar Creek, Stony Point, Middletown, Opequon, Hallstown and Charlestown, Va.  

Headquarters Department of Massachusetts, G.A.R., Special Orders

Signed by soldier of the 12th Massachusetts Infantry who was severely wounded in action at Gettysburg!

8 1/4 x 9 3/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

Headquarters Department of Massachusetts,
Grand Army Of The Republic,
657 Washington St. (red rubber stamp address) stamped on top of the crossed out address of 12 Pemberton Square, Room 18.

Boston, May 20th, 1890

Special Order
No. 23

In accordance with Chap. II, Art. II, Section 3, Rules and Regulations, a dispensation is hereby granted to Gettysburg...  

Report of the State Pension Agent of Massachusetts

3 pages, 5 3/8 x 8 3/4, imprint.

House.....No. 8

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Office of Pension Agent, 29 Pemberton Square
Boston, January 1, 1894

To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled:

I have the honor to submit my sixth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1893.

The business of this office, since the change of administration, is much more perplexing than it has been in previous years. One reason is from the fact that many claims which had been...  

Payment Voucher G.A.R. Post No. 20, Coleraine, Mass.

Document signed by soldier wounded at Port Hudson, La.

7 1/2 x 3, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

Head-Quarters of U.S. Greenleaf Post No. 20, G.A.R.

Coleraine, Feby. 18th, 1879

To J.M. Scott, Quarter Master: Pay to the order of A.A. Smith the sum of Four Dollars. L.E. Call, Commander. A.A. Smith, Adjutant. Endorsements on the reverse. Excellent.

Levi E. Call, was an 18 year old mechanic from Coleraine, Mass., when he enlisted on August 27, 1862, as a private, and was mustered into Co. B, 52nd Massachusetts...