November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Lot consists of (A) Full standing view of a Union soldier in CDV format backmarked by Marken’s Gallery of Frederick, Maryland. The soldier wears a 9-button frock coat and has a wide trouser stripe indicating he is a sergeant. CONDITION: Good. Minor stains. 2 abrasions on figure’s left sleeve. (B) Privately made presentation G.A.R medal with top bar engraved “FCL,” the G.A.R motto of "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty.”. The medal obverse shows the goddess Minerva, associated with justice, wisdom, and victory, standing over a soldier and sailor clasping hands representing Loyalty and Fraternity, with 2 children receiving protection, representing Charity. Around the vignette the border reads "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC" and "1861 VETERANS 1866,” the dates referring to the official start and end dates of the war that qualified veterans for membership. At the corners of the star are branch of service insignia. Founded in 1866 and dissolved in 1956 with the death of its last member, the organization reached a membership of 410,000 in 1890 and was an national political force with a natural interest in veterans’ affairs. Instead of bearing the usual corps emblems, the reverse is engraved “P.P.” at top in block letters, and “M.A.E.,” likely the owner’s initials, in script below. CONDITION: Very good.
Item Dimensions: 4" X 3"