Grand Army of the Republic medal

[RobRieman]

Or part of one at least. I found it next to an old cellar hole I found in the woods today. Benjamin Starr from Indiana. Made by Bastian Bros, Rochester NY.

 

[creskol]

That is absolutely beautiful Rob .. A very special find to say the least. Congratulations!

 

[vpnavy]

 

[treblehunter]

Cool find

 

[RobRieman]

Thanks all! I'd love to find the rest of it. According to some old pics I found there was 3 pieces that hung by chains. It really makes you think about the owner that lost it and what they went through in the war.

 

[wheatfinder13]

I like historical finds like that