Badge, Membership
Object number2007.56.166
Date1925
MediumMetal/Satin
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionEvent badge/ribbon. Embossed on top metal is location name; in center: female standing in front of a waving flag with text around circle. Yellow satin ribbon with gold organizational name. Circular medal attached to bottom edge: embossed around obverse edge is person's title and name; in center is a head of a male with a moustache and suit. Reverse: embossed branches with event information in center.Dimensions4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 5.1 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on top metal: "GRAND RAPIDS / MICHIGAN"; text around circle, "FROM GRAND RAPIDS", "MUNICIPAL TRADE MARK".
Yellow ribbon has gold text, "LADIES OF THE / G.A.R."
Circular medal has text embossed around obverse edge, "COMMANDER IN CHIEF - L.F. ARENSBERG".
Reverse of circular medal has text in center, "59TH / NAT'L. / ENCAMPMENT / GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. / SEPT. 1925".
Historical NotesFrom the 59th National G.A.R. Encampment which took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan from August 30-September 5, 1925. Approximately 55,817 veterans attended the encampment. Found in collection.
Related institution
Grand Army of the Republic
Related institution
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Related person
L. F. Arensberg
Subjects
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