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Description
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| Four different medals (5 1/8") attacked to a yellow ribbon (4 3/4 " by 1 1/2"). The first item on the medal is a pin with an eagle spreading it's wings. He is standing on two inter crossing cannons with 3 rows of cannon balls. The second medal is GAR in red, white, and blue medal with " REPRESENTATIVE WHEN CAN THEIR GLORY FADE" inscribed on it. On top of this piece, there is a small eagle sitting on a American flag which is resting on a five pointed star. The back has a stamp on it that says, The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N. J. The third medal has Indianapolis inscribed on the bottom with a memorial on the face plate it also has the same marking on the back Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. The final medal is a picture of Benjamin Harrison and his name inscribed around his picture. On the back it says, "54th National Encampment G.A.R. Sept. 19-25, 1920, Indianapolis, Ind". On the back of the yellow ribbon, This Badge Manufactured by The Whitehead & Hoag Co. makers of Badges, Buttons, Banners, Signs, and Advertising Novelties, Newark, N.J. |
Museum Objects
-Medal, Political
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