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It was succeeded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), composed of male descendants of Union veterans. There was also a pin with a bronze star and striped ribbon that resembled a medal. Its peak membership, at more than 400,000, was in 1890 a high point of Civil War commemorative ceremonies. United States-History-Civil War, 1861-1865 Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army of the Republic-Medals: Further information on this record can be found at its source. Congress to establish veterans' pensions, and supporting Republican political candidates. Linking men through their experience of the war, the GAR became among the first organized advocacy groups in American politics, supporting voting rights for black veterans, lobbying the U.S. Founded in 1866 in Decatur, Illinois, it was dissolved in 1956 when its last member died. G.A.R (Grand Army of the Republic) and 1861-1866 circle this image. Near extremely fine.įootnote: The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, US Navy, Marines and Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. Civil War Grand Army of the Republic Medal (a) in elaborate frame (b). PHILA." on the reverse, 35.5 mm x 33.2 mm, missing its ribbon and pinback hanger). The front side of the pendant has the Massachusetts state seal and motto. Soldiers, children, dated 1861-1866 & flags on the other side. Nice & detailed graphics of two buck deer supporting a shield, eagle & banner beneath. The pendant is attached to a bronze watch chain. Medal GAR 1861 1866 GRAND ARMY REPUBLIC CIVIL WAR VETERANS Michigan Department Nice 1861-1866 G.A.R. (34.9 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm) Description A Grand Army of the Republic pendant owned by Marquis Peterson. MILWAUKEE" on the reverse, 35.8 mm, original ribbon) and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Veteran's Membership Badge (reddish bronze, maker marked "AUG. Grand Army of the Republic, American, 1866 - 1956 Date 1892-1896 Medium brass Dimensions H x W x D: 13 3/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic 46th National Encampment at Los Angeles Medal 1912 (bronze gilt, maker marked "SCHWAAB S. Two Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Awards