Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object Number:
INV.7339
Date:
1866
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 10.8 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Metal badge for Grand Army of the Republic, suspended from bar with pin-back; upper rectangular bar depicts two leaves; 5 point star depicts a woman, soliders, children and two American flags at center; reverse depicts various symbols and an American shield at center; bar and badge connected by an American flag ribbon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
