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The upper of the shoulder strap is fabricated in fine silvered bullion wire

s ways of speech certainly played their part in keeping his fellow crew amused

evidence of mothing throughout the cap

Second Restoration (1814-1830)

before being invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Brighton on June 5

United States. A Grand Army Of The Republic (Gar) Secretary's Membership Badge United Republic of The upper of the shoulderIn red bronze, marked "PAT. NOV. 15. 87" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 38. 7 mm (h), on its American flag flanked by light blue bars style ribbon, suspended from a red bronze hanger with pinback, the hanger inscribed "SECRETARY", light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army (United States Army), Union Navy (U. S. Navy), Marines and the