Spoon, Souvenir
Object number2007.56.183
Date1895
MediumSilver
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionSilver souvenir spoon. Handle in shape of a Civil War soldier standing upright, with buttstock of a rifle resting on the ground and being held in his hands. Below image is a shield with horizontal stripes on top and vertical stripes on bottom. Embossed leaves on tang. Bowl is embossed with an eagle with spread wings holding two crossed sabres in claws; images superimposed in center: two American flags crossed, organizational acronym; two crossed bayonets; and city name and year. Reverse side of handle has embossed country abbreviation.Dimensions5.875 x 1.25 x 0.875 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)InscriptionsBowl has text "GAR" and "LOUISVILLE / 1895".
Reverse side of handle: "U. S. / A."
Marks
Historical NotesFound in collection.
Related institution
Grand Army of the Republic
On View
Not on view
1894
c. 1950
1941-1945
