GAR badge
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
William Henry Huntington
American
SubjectPortrait of
Grand Army of the Republic
1866 - 1949
Mediumbronze; fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length): 3 1/4in. (8.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Huntington Bacon Goodwin
DescriptionGAR (Grand Republic of the Army) badge belonging to William Henry Huntington. Star has the GAR seal with an American flag between the eagle and star. Pin is attached to verso of eagle. Badge has original envelope.
(a) badge
(b) envelope
(a) badge
(b) envelope
Object number2001.65.4a-b
InscribedRecto, engraved on star: "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC/ 1861 - VETERANS - 1866"Recto of envelope, typed in black ink: "GRAND ARMY BADGE/ OF CAPTURED CANNON METAL./ DESIGN PATENTED./ This Badge is not to be discolored by any artificial means/ or changed in any manner. After a few weeks' wear it will/ assume the proper bronze shade./ The Star with swivel for the wider official ribbon will be/ furnished on requisition./ The ribbon on official badges, as well as for past officers,/ must conform to that prescribed on page 33, R. and R./ J. M. VANDERSLICE,/ Adjutant-General."
Recto of envelope, handwritten in pencil: "W. Huntington/ 10"
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William Henry Huntington
William Henry Huntington
William Henry Huntington
William Henry Huntington
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