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)
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 viewearly-mid 19th century