Badge, Membership
Object number2010.88.19
Manufacturer
J.K. Davison
Date1898
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumBronze, satin
Credit LineGift of Beverly Scott Harrington and Eileen Scott Gritton Harrington
DescriptionGAR badge made up of three sections: two bronze medals and red satin ribbon. The first portion of the medal is made up of a central image of a mansion, with the month to the left, and the year to the right, and an over-arching banner with the city name. The second section of the medal is round, with the inscription describing the pictured man around the outer band. Within the band is a three-quarter profile of a bearded man in a suit and tie. The reverse of the upper medal holds the pin. The reverse of the lower medal has the event information along the outer rim. At the center of the medal is an image of an oil well on a hillside overlooking a forest.Dimensions1.5 x 3.75 in. (3.8 x 9.5 cm)InscriptionsThe top portion of the medal has a central image of a mansion, with the word '"JUNE" to the left, and "1898" to the right, and an over-arching banner with the inscription "OIL CITY".
The bottom section of the medal has the inscription "DEPARTMENT COMMANDER / 1897-1898" around the outer band.
The reverse of the lower medal has the inscription "32ND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF A. G.A.R." along the outer rim.
MarksEmbossed under the figure's shoulder is text "J.K. DAVISON PHILA."
Historical NotesPart of a collection relating to the Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic and John Remley who served in the Civil War and was active in the leadership of the GAR. The collection documents the military career of a Civil War soldier from the Western Pennsylvania region.
Related institution
Grand Army of the Republic
Previous owner
John Britton Remley
(1844 - 1914)
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