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FRAMED PHOTO AMHERST MASS MAN WITH A CANE A nice Civil War era oval framed waistview photo of an old man with an ivory head cane. This distinguished gent is dressed in an antebellum style man's suit and cravat. The 14 x 12" wood frame has an attractive brown and gilt gesso finish. Reverse has the original wood back and a label for "Amherst Picture Gallery JL Lovell Operator". Fine cracks in frame but sturdy and overall VG.
Circa: circa 1860
Manufacturer: Amherst Picture Gallery JL Lovell Operator  

RICHFIELD SPRINGS NEW YORK CIVIL WAR ALBUM A nice Civil War era CDV photo album, containing 41 Civil War era CDV photos of men, ladies, children, incl 16 photos with backmarks by Getman & Bowdish, Richfield Springs, 7 with Little Falls, New York & Schenevus, New York backmarks by Wm H Abbott, Manzer Bros. & others, rest are various New York backmarks, a few Michigan or else blank. The album full capacity is 50 CDVs, of which these 41remain. The CDVs are all VG, some nice images of Civil War era ladies. None of the images are named. The album is leather bound w gilt embossed designs and brass hinges. The binding is good, covers w average wear.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: Getman & Bowdish, Richfield Springs & others  

1896 ST PAUL GAR NATIONAL REP MEDAL A very handsome Civil War veterans medal worn by Natl Delegate at the 30th National Grand Army Encampment at St Paul Minnesota. The 4-pc bronze medal depicts the GAR star, color enamel American flag, an eagle, the Minnesota State seal & "L' Etoile Du Nord' The reverse states the medal is rpesented by the Citizens of St Paul. Exc. This national medal was issued with no ribbon.
Circa: 1896
Manufacturer: NA  

40 ROUNDS CORP BADGE REUNION RIBBON ST PAUL A very unusual 15th Army Corp reunion ribbon depicting the striking 15th Corp badge- a cartridge box in a blue diamond, box marked "Forty US Rounds", and ribbon mkd "15th Corps"; the ribbon is pencil inscribed on front "Sept 1st 1896 St Paul Mn". The ribbon is 6" long w silver fringe, the ribbon is slightly age darkened but pleasing and in VG condition.
Circa: 1896
Manufacturer: NA  

1910 ATLANTIC CITY GAR NATIONAL REP MEDAL A very handsome Civil War veterans medal worn by Natl Delegate at the 44th National Grand Army Encampment at Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1910. Large 3-pc bronze medal depicts enameled GAR, General Phil Kearney, a clamshell & a lighthouse, & the Atlantic City beachfront. A very impressive medal. The yellow ribbon is worn but sturdy.
Circa: 1910
Manufacturer: NA  

1907 SARATOGA SPRINGS GAR NATIONAL REP MEDAL A very handsome Civil War National Delegate Medal for the National Grand Army Encampment at Saratoga Springs, New York. The 3 pc bronze medal depicts an eagle, flags, applied color images of The Saratoga Monument and US Grant's Cottage, and a large bust of General US Grant, w inscr "Let Us Have Peace". The original replacement gold ribbon is excellent.
Circa: 1907
Manufacturer: NA  

GAR NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT REPRESENTATIVE MEDAL A very handsome Civil War National Delegate Medal for the 38th National Grand Army Encampment at Boston, Massachusetts, 1904. The 3-pc bronze medal depicts enameled GAR & Natl Commander , Boston scenes. The original replacement gold ribbon is excellent.
Circa: 1904
Manufacturer: NA  

NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT WW1 SERVICE MEDALS A nice group of 3 identical medals, each a 2-pc bronze cross w rwb ribbon, issued to a World War One veteran from New Haven, Connecticut, mkd "New Haven To Her Sons Who Went Forth to War That Their Homes May Remain at Peace 1917-1919" . Front illus w the City seal, reverse w a sword & wreath, All 3 with rwb ribbons and exc.
Circa: 1919
Manufacturer: NA  

1900 CHICAGO GAR NATIONAL REP MEDAL A very handsome Civil War veterans medal worn by Natl Delegate at the 34th National Grand Army Encampment at Chicago, Illinois. The 4-pc bronze medal depicts the GAR star & seal, color enamel American flags, an angel blowing a trumpet & the City seal. The tan ribbon is slightly worn but sound,. This is one of the most handsome of the GAR national medals.
Circa: 1900
Manufacturer: NA  

1897 BUFFALO GAR NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE MED A very handsome Civil War veterans medal worn by Natl Delegate at the 31st National Grand Army Encampment at Buffalo, New York. The 3-pc bronze medal depicts a bison head in nice relief, enameled GAR star & American flags. The blue ribbon is worn but sound,
Circa: 1897
Manufacturer: NA  

1902 GAR NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE MEDAL A very handsome Civil War veterans medal worn by Natl Delegate at the 36th National Grand Army Encampment at Washington, DC. The 2--pc bronze medal depicts the US Capitol Building, The Washington Monument & a GAR star with color American flags embroidered on the yellow ribbon. The ribbon is worn but sound.
Circa: 1902
Manufacturer: NA  

VINTAGE MILITARY COAT BUTTONS A nice matching group of military 6 coat and 4 cuff 2-pc brass militia coat buttons for an Indian Wars era American militia unit, the button face has script letters "HRS" or "HSR". Maker is Waterbury Button Co. circa 1870-90s. Vg. The 10 buttons
Circa: NA
Manufacturer: Waterbury Button Company  

1892 GAR NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE MEDAL A very handsome Civil War veterans medal worn by Natl Delegate at the 26th National Grand Army Encampment at Washington, DC. The 2--pc bronze medal depicts President George Washington, the medal with an applied silver medallion showing the National Capitol Building. The gold original replacement ribbon has embroidered lettering "GAR". The ribbon is exc.
Circa: 1892
Manufacturer: NA  

CIVIL WAR LANTERN SLIDE BATTLE SCENES A nice group of 4 Glassplate lantern slides of Civil War battle scenes, circa 1890s, include 1) Battle of Kenesaw Mountain, 2) Engagement at Burnside's Bridge, 3) Battle of Chancellorsville showing General Jackson's wounding, 4) Unlabeled Battle of Shiloh-The Hornet's Nest Fight. All are detailed 4 x 3" lithographic views, the first 3 bear ink labels all have imprint maker labels by TH McAllister, New York. All VG. The 4 slides
Circa: NA
Manufacturer: TH McAllister, New York  

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR OF 1898 MEDALS Group of 6 Spanish-American War veteran reunion badges 1) Ribbon, 1905 Encampment USWV ( United Spanish American War Veterans), Niagara Falls, New York 2) 1929 USWV Medal, Newburyport, Massachusetts, w illus of memorials & USWV seal, ribbon worn, 3) Poughkeepsie, New York, 1911 USWV Medal w illus of seal & Hudson River Bridge, 4) Binghamton, New York Medal, 1925 w illus of memorial & USWV seal, 5) Jamestown, New York 1-pc Medal, w USWV seal, 6) 1929 Albany New York USWV Medal w USWV seal & seal of the City. All medals are bronze w vg ribbons except as noted. The group
Circa: Various
Manufacturer: NA