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Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.47 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
G. A. R. 1904 Celebration badge
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.47 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

G. A. R. 1904 Celebration badge

MakerMade by Schwaab Stamp and Seal Company American, founded 1881
Dateabout 1904
Mediummetal; bronze; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 4 1/8 × 1 5/8in. (10.5 × 4.1cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA badge for the Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) celebration in Hartford during May 18-19, 1904. The pin at the top of the badge is brown with an eagle at the top and in the center "SOUVENIR" is inscribed. The ribbon is blue with gold lettering. There is a square-like shape with a bronze coin-like disk in the center with a "V" and "S" intertwined.
Object number1993.175.47
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "SOUVENIR"

Recto, printed in gold ink: "G. A. R./ CELEBRATION/ HARTFORD/ MAY 18, 19, 1904"

Recto, engraved: "V/ S"

Verso, inscribed: "SCHWAAB S [illegible] CO./ MILWAUKEE"

Verso, engraved: "FILII VETERANORUM"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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