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Lot of 7 GAR Badges - Michigan

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Lot of 7 GAR Badges - Michigan
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Lot of Seven (7) Michigan State GAR Encampment/Reunion Badges and Ribbons: (1)1897 dated Greenville, Mich. 19th Annual Encampment Badge, with celluloid W.N. Shakespeare, Dept. Commander, drop. (2) 1896 dated Saginaw, Mich. 18th Annual Encampment Badge, red/white/blue ribbon, celluloid bar with nicely decorated log and saw blade Mich. logo, and S.B. Daboll, Commander badge; celluloid drop button with lumber yard scene. (3) 1898 dated Port Huron, Mich. State Encampment Delegate Badge, with American flag ribbon and celluloid and brass framed delegate bar, and celluloid drop with GAR logo to front. (4) 1902 dated Pontiac, Mich. State Encampment Badge, with brass framed celluloid drop of Maj. Gen. I.B. Richardson. (5&6) 1897 dated Lansing, Mich. 9th Army Corp Reunion of Wilcox's Division ribbons; white with blue lettering. (7) 1898 Battle Creek, Mich. 9th Army Corp Reunion of Wilcox's Division ribbon; white with red lettering. Badge No. 1 is mfg'd and marked C.S. Colt & Co. Badges 2,3,4 are mfg.'d by Whitehead & Hoag Co. Condition of the badges is excellent showing minor discoloration from age. An interesting group with integrate design and bright coloring. Ribbons vary from fair to excellent; one shows considerable fraying to the edges and separations at the body. Second 1897 ribbon is excellent with vivid coloring. Est.: $350-$550/lot.