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Iron G.A.R medal and horseshow plaque-1888

By gobethgo, 16 July, 2007
Description

 I do not know what the intended purpose of this item was meant to be. It currently hangs on the wall, but I am not sure if it was meant to be a decor piece or part of something else. I assume it is made of iron and features an eagle sitting on a horseshoe with a medal in the middle. The bottom reads G.A.R. and above the medal it reads 1888. I have researched the medal and found it listed as both a GAR membership medal and a GAR Ladies Auxilary medal. I don't know much about the origin of the piece because it has been in my husband's family so long that no one knows really where it began. Any information on its intended purpose or origin would be wonderful as we research family history. Thanks in advance! 

Category
Militaria
Medium
Iron (I think)
Distinguishing marks
Horseshoe reads 1888 and GAR at the bottom
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
maybe 4-5 inches long
Weight
heavy
History
It has been in husband's family so long they don't know where it began
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
heirloom
For Sale?
No
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