Can someone tell me what this medal is?

[litnplug]

Has this have any value to it?

 

[TimC]

Can't tell without more info. Could be zinc, brass bronze aluminum... etc.

TimC

 

[72cheyenne]

What does the writing say?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Pics too dark on my screen. Try taking another picture in daylight with a darker background. Your camera cannot adjust properly with the white background.

 

[Likely Guy]

Looks like a GAR medal, minus the ribbon.

'May the 4th be with you!' -LG

 

[72cheyenne]

Im pretty sure its a GAR medal. Grand Army of the Republic Veteran.

Oops I ditto-ed you Likely.

 

[PBK]

Good call, guys!

Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)— an organization for Union Veterans of the Civil War.

 

[Likely Guy]

This should help.

P.S. "Oops" and there it was, in colour.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Looks like a GAR medal, minus the ribbon.

'May the 4th be with you!' -LG

 

[Likely Guy]

From the site: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectibles-General-Modern-684/military-medal-dated-1861.htm (Also has a good little history of the GAR.)

"I would say that your medal has a market value even the way it is of about 25.00 of so, if it were complete it would bring about 150.00 to 200.00."

But since yours has the crossed cannon part, maybe $75? Just a guess.

 

[watercolor]

Outstanding "Grand Army of the Republic" medal

I lightened your photo a bit. . .



Great find!
watercolor

 

[jimbob450]

I have to agree with Plehbah, that is a most excellent medal.

good find,JimBob

 

[Likely Guy]

I have to agree with Plehbah, that is a most excellent medal.

good find,JimBob

Hey JB,

Actually the question was "Has this have any value to it?" No indication of where it came from, or who owns it.

- LG