Ulysses S. Grant Gold GAR Membership badge

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Object Details

associated person

Grant, Ulysses S.

associated institution

Grand Army of the Republic

Description

This gold Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership badge was presented to Ulysses S. Grant on December 18, 1879. The GAR was established in Decatur, Illinois in 1866. The organization was established on three pillars: fraternity, charity, and loyalty. These ideals would serve communities of veterans, orphans, and widows after the war.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

AF.3113 [dup1]

catalog number

3113

accession number

18528

Object Name

medal

Physical Description

gold (pendant material)

cloth (suspension ribbon material)

Measurements

overall: 4 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/4 in; 10.795 cm x 3.81 cm x .635 cm

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-6541-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1413552