By September of 1866, following a mass meeting ofĬivil War veterans in Pittsburgh, the movement began to spread east with the establishment of GAR posts by ex-union soldiers.Įach post, which presided over the area of one city, town, county, etc.
Illinois, and others began to emerge throughout the northeastern states. Soon after a second post was organized in Springfield, The first post was established at Decatur, Illinois in April 1866. Organization was originally envisioned as a brotherhood of veterans who were dedicated to helping other veterans. Interest lobby, patriotic group, and political club) founded in 1866 by Union Army Surgeon Benjamin Franklin Stephenson. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a large multi-faceted organization (fraternal lodge, charitable society, special
Photographs and Medals (Boxes 97-99) Administrative History Reports to the Assistant Adjutant General (Box 67)ġ4. Reports of Officers, Delegates, and Alternates (Boxes 49-66)ġ0. Post Charter Applications (Boxes 41-48)ĩ. Regimental History Survey Files (Boxes 21-30)Ĩ. Administrative Correspondence Files (Boxes 14-18)ĥ. Administrative Record Books (Boxes 1-13)Ģ.
#GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MEDAL SERIES#
Louis.This series is organized into 14 subseries:ġ. The reverse of the badge shows attachment pin nicely intact and maker’s mark of “Steiner E & B Co, St. Light Art.” on the shield drop with a Seventeenth Corp Arrow emblem under that, with crossed cannons at the bottom with 61 and 65 on either side. The nickel silver badge is in perfect condition with Henry’s name on the top bar, and “15 th Indp. Private Henry did not en list until January of 1864, though, but would have been present for the Meridian, Mississippi, Campaign, the Siege of Atlanta, Georgia, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, the Battle of Jonesboro, Georgia, and the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina, among others. Originally organized in 1862, the battery participated in the Battles of Corinth, Mississippi, Siege of Vicksburg, and several other early engagement s. This particular example once belonged to Private William Henry, of the 15 th Independent Ohio Light Artillery. Here is an Excellent Civil War Union Veterans Post War Ladder Badge ! This pattern with the shield shaped drop is sometimes called a “western pattern”, perhaps because they are usually associated with western troops, and often manufactured in St. It is mostly in good condition with one old tear near the top right seam that is about 1.75 inches long, but is just proof of age, and doesn’t seriously detract from the Hat’s display. It has a worn gold lined band around the outer bottom of the body, GAR cuff size buttons on each end of the band, and a GAR Hat Badge, on a felt backing on the front. This one was manufactured by the Henderson Ames Company, who made a good deal of Veterans items, and is so marked on both the top inside of the cap, and embossed on the inner leather band. It is a small size and will not fit my big head, but looks great on a manikin head.
#GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MEDAL MOVIE#
or Grand Army of the Republic, “Pillbox” style hat or cap ! If you’ve ever seen any of the old black & white, Movie Tone newsreels, you’ve seen some Veterans wearing headgear exactly like this.
or Grand Army of the Republic "Pillbox" Style Cap w/GAR Side Buttons, Padded GAR Badge, and Gold Lined Strap - Maker Marked A Fine Displaying ID’d Indiana Veteran & G.A.R. Serving in the eastern theater for most of the rest of the war, the regiment participated in the battles at Port Gibson, Champion’s Hill, Big Black River, Vicksburg, Opequan, Fisher’s Hill, & Cedar Creek, among others. Bird and the 18 th Indiana regiment saw their first serious engagement in my backyard at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, in March, 1862. at Benham, Indiana, serving as one of two delegates from that post to the State Reunion in 1887. He served with the regiment thru the entire war, and post war was a member of the Gordon Post of the G.A.R. Bird was born 1822, and a 39 year old veteran of the Mexican War when he enlisted in the 18 th Indiana Infantry in August, 1861. Image itself is clear with light contrast and one area of discoloration on the edge near Bird’s elbow. The mount shows a gold border and is just slightly bowed upward on the outside edges. He is obviously an older man and looks to be gazing at the floor. Bird ! The image shows Bird posed standing, one arm on a high table where his bowler style hat rests, wearing a GAR coat, vest, and officer pattern badge. 1880’s Cabinet Card Photograph of former 18 th Indiana Infantry Private, and Grand Army of the Republic Member, John R.