Deptartment of Massachusetts GAR National Encampment 1904 Souvenir Badge with Ribbon
Item #: AA3331
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This is a souvenir badge for the 38th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Massachusetts held 17 - 18 August, 1904 in Boston, Massachusetts. The badge is made up of a header badge, ribbon and a medallion suspended from the header. The header badge is in the shape of a scroll or ribbon without any markings. It has a golden tint to it. Suspended from the header by a single link is a pot of Boston baked beans! The front of the pot has raised letters that spell out BEANS, with beans overflowing from the top of the pot. The tin badge is not back marked. The pin on the back of the header is still present. A small 7/8" wide red ribbon is attached to the pin, made to hang behind the medallion. Just below the pot of beans is printed in black ink SOUVENIR/G. A. R./ ENCAMPMENT/ Boston, Mass./1904. The ribbon is in good condition. This encampment was a national event, open to all GAR members from across the nation. The badge is in good condition, and would an excellent addition to any GAR collection.
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1 lb
Item # AA3331
Your Price $55.00 USD
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