Created by:

Grand Army of the Republic, American, 1866 - 1956  Search this

Owned by:

David Spears, American, ca. 1844 - 1933  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

2 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 5/16 in. (5.9 x 4.1 x 0.8 cm)

Type:

medals

Place used:

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1898

Description:

A souvenir medal from the 32nd Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 32nd encampment was held from September 5th-10th, 1898. The medal features a cross with the G.A.R. seal in the center surrounded by a laurel wreath with a bar attached to the top inscribed "SOUVENIR".

Topic:

African American  Search this

Associations and institutions  Search this

Fraternal organizations  Search this

Military  Search this

U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2011.57.20.11

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c3a7068-bbdf-41d0-8b7b-2620c9512dd6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.57.20.11