This is a Union Civil War Veteran GAR Member Medal. The Medal was for veteranUnion Soldiers and Sailors who became members of the The Grand Armyof the Republic.
The design of the badge, in use since 1869, isone that commemorates the great struggle in many ways. The pendant of the badgeis a fine pointed star, like the Medal of Honor granted by Congress, and ismade of cannon bronze.
The face of the medal has the Goddess of Libertyin the center, representing loyalty, and on either side stands a soldier and asailor clasping hands in front of the Goddess to represent fraternity. &Twochildren are kneeling in the foreground to receive a benediction and theassurance of protection from comrades. This is the symbol of charity. On eachside of this center group are the flag and eagle representing freedom and an axand a bundle of rods for union. In the star points are the emblems of differentarms of service, bugle for infantry, cannon for artillery, muskets for marines,swords for cavalry, and an anchor for sailors. Surrounding the center is thelegend, Grand Army of the Republic, 1861 Veterans -1866, the later datecommemorating the close of the war and the founding of the order.
Militaria, Medals, Buttons, & Epaulettes
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