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Grand Army of the Republic badge

Creator:
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Location:
New Jersey, Essex County, Newark
Origin Date:
1912
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 3 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0650
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Round button features a photograph of President Abraham Lincoln surrounded by printed American flag bunting. Two red, white, and blue silk ribbons stream from the button; "31st Annual Encampment, G.A.R., Department of Oregon" and "Salem, Oregon, June 19-21, 1912" are stamped on them. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum