Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Hat Insignia, 1867-1920
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The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
Artifact
Insignia
Date Made
1867-1920
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.5.83
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Steel
Dimensions
Height: 2.625 in
Width: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
GAR
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