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1896 JEFFERSON DAVIS CSA President, Monument Laying of Corner Stone Silk Ribbon

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1896 JEFFERSON DAVIS CSA President, Monument Laying of Corner Stone Silk Ribbon
Civil War Confederate Documents
1896 Jefferson Davis Monument Corner Stone and United Confederate Veterans, Richmond Virginia Reunion Ribbon
(JEFFERSON “JEFF” DAVIS) (1808-1889). Leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War as the CSA President.
June 30th, July 1st & 2d, 1896-Dated, Commemorative Silk Ribbon, With Portrait Of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Very Fine. This original Portrait of Confederate President Jefferson Davis Silk Ribbon is printed in blue upon White Silk. It is for the Jefferson Davis Monument 1896 United Confederate Veterans, Richmond Virginia. It measures 8” x 2 3/8” with the legend reading: “Sixth Annual Reunion - U.C.V. And- Laying Corner Stone Of Monument - To President Jefferson Davis - At Richmond, Va. - June 30th, July 1st & 2d, 1896 - Official: D. A. Brown, Jr.” Frayed, vertical thread tears yet having an overall whole appearance. Blue Lettering is very clear and readable, and the Portrait Image stands out well upon the white silk ribbon.