Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
G.A.R. Medal
Object Number
2013-20-1
Description
Four-piece G.A.R. medal. Crossed bronze-colored cannons with pin on back. Red silk ribbon with fringed bottom. From top of ribbon hangs an ivory silk ribbon with a red cross, gathered into a metal ring. Suspended from the second ring is a button with a sepia-tone photograph of a mustachioed man in uniform, the commander of the G.A.R. unit at the time of issue. Bottom of red ribbon has gold printing: "2ND CONNECTICUT / HEAVY / ARTILLERY." Paper sticker at bottom back of ribbon.
Category
Maker
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