This is a walking cane made for members of the Grand Army of the Republic. At most all of the reunions or encampments there were souvenirs available for purchase for the veterans, including canes. The cane is made of a lightweight wood and has been painted black. The cane measures 33 1/2" overall length. The paint has worn off in a couple of spots, but overall it has great eye appeal. The white metal knob attached to the cane features the letters GAR on the front with an eagle over crossed cannons. The circular emblem of the GAR medallion is on both sides of the grip. One the left side along with the GAR emblem crossed sabers and crossed muskets, emblems of the Cavalry and Infantry branches. The right side of the grip has crossed cannons and an anchor, representing the Artillery branch of service and the anchor representing the Navy. The bottom of the cane has a brass ferrule that shows plenty of use. This one shows plenty of honest use, as indicated by the wear of the knob, ferrule and bow of the actual cane. It is unclear which reunion this cane was purchased at, but by 1892 many of the Union veterans would have been nearing middle age and may have actually needed the use of a cane to get around. This one displays well, and could still be used today!

Item # AA1624

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