GAR Encampment Medal found, Need info

[Possumguts]

Found this today, it reads "New York State Department GAR 64th Annual Encampment June 4, 5, 6, 1930". It has the NYS seal inside a 5 point star 1861-1865, flanked by a weath and the US stars & stripes. I know very little about these medals, and any information would be appreciated.
This medal was found at a pre-Civil War homestead in which I have already found a large cent, a croatal bell, 3 Indian cents, 8 silvers and a lot of early wheats.

 

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[maceman66]

Looks more like a watch fob to me. Nice find!!!

 

[outlaw007]

awesome find!

 

[titan]

Looks more like a watch fob to me. Nice find!!!

agree. and a nice find.

 

[john09]

 

[Paddywagn]

http://localhistory.morrisville.edu/sites/gar_post/

Here's a link from Google about the Grand Army of the Republic.

Cool find. I hope to find something unique like that someday.
Gary

 

[jgas]

Nice find. I love those types of relics. Great conversation piece as well as great value to you. Nice find Congrats. jgas

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice find! Thats truley a piece of history!

 

[Finman]

Possumguts, Awesome find!!! I also have found a GAR Medal, 1895 Encampment. Congrats on your find!!!!

HH Joe

 

[allen]

nice looking relic !!

 

[Possumguts]

I too thought it might be a watch fob, based on its design. I was just wondering if anyone in Treasurenet land might specialize in collecting these and would be able to provide some expertise on this item.