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  1. #1
    us
    Sep 2010
    Western Massachusetts
    Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II
    297

    "PAST GUARD" Medallion? -SOLVED--LADIES OF THE G.A.R. RANKING BADGE!-

    So I found this medallion while detecing in the yard of my house (built 1900). It appears to be brass or another alloy of that ilk.
    This is pretty much all that I know about it. I have included a dime for size reference. What I am looking for is:

    -What it is
    -How old it is
    -And how common/rare it is.

    Thank you for your help.

    RH97
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails "PAST GUARD" Medallion?  -SOLVED--LADIES OF THE G.A.R. RANKING BADGE!--1-past-guard.jpg  

  2. #2
    Charter Member
    us
    Nov 2009
    New York
    T2/F75 SE
    1,506
    7 times
    Honorable Mentions (1)

    Re: "PAST GUARD" Medallion?

    It appears to be an identical one included in this Ladies of the GAR collection-

    http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=183&ItemNo=25956



    Winning Bid: $86.25
    Bids: 5
    Bidding Ended: April 20, 2005 at 1:00 AM EST
    Auction: Auction #183 - Part I
    Item numbers 1 through 1290 in auction 183.
    Item Description

    This piece is nearly 5" tall and includes metal in bronze, brass and silver finishes. Top bar has initials "F.C.L." standing for Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty. A fabric flag motif ribbon suspends the rest of the piece. Fabric is dark with dust but intact. Large die-cut wreath and star design at center shows group logo and reads "Ladies Of The Grand Army Of The Republic 1886." A few scattered tiny dots of muted green tarnish on this piece but the rest of the piece is clean. Suspended by links are 9 additional small metal awards. Two of these read Past Secretary, one reads Past President, one reads Past Sr. President, one reads Past Asst. Corr. Secretary, one reads Past Asst. Conductress, one reads Past Guard and final one at bottom reads Past Council. The most elaborate badge of this type we've seen.

  3. #3
    us
    Sep 2010
    Western Massachusetts
    Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II
    297

    Re: "PAST GUARD" Medallion?

    WOW! That is spot on! I never thought it would be identified so quickly, Thanks Bramble!

  4. #4
    Charter Member
    us
    Nov 2009
    New York
    T2/F75 SE
    1,506
    7 times
    Honorable Mentions (1)

    Re: "PAST GUARD" Medallion? -SOLVED--LADIES OF THE G.A.R. RANKING BADGE!-

    You're welcome! Got a lucky google hit

  5. #5
    Charter Member
    nz
    Oct 2006
    New Zealand
    Minelab Sovereign GT
    2,930

    Re: "PAST GUARD" Medallion? -SOLVED--LADIES OF THE G.A.R. RANKING BADGE!-

    Quote Originally Posted by Bramblefind
    You're welcome! Got a lucky google hit
    Yeah, blame Google, we all know it's you!
    Mike

 

 

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