US Civil War GAR Medal, National Officer, Staff
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $145.00

Original era manufacture. Of a pattern adopted in 1873, modified in 1887, to identify active and former officers of the GAR. A system of colored backings, ribbon edge colors and emblem placement on the ribbon indicated the wearers status in the GAR. Our example displays a black background to the miniature shoulder strap placed at the top of the ribbon, which, along with the buff edged ribbon, denotes a current serving staff officer at the national level. Light age and wear.