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[CIVIL WAR]. [GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC]. STARRING, Frederick A. Brigadier General, designer of the G. A. R. Badge. THE FIRST G. A. R. BADGE, WORN BY ITS DESIGNER.
Starring, the creator of the Grand Army of the Republic's badge, received the first medal, and it bore the inscription "1" on the reverse side of the badge, with his name and rank on the front. The design he devised is rich in symbolism. The bronze itself from which they were made came from captured Confederate cannons. An eagle over crossed cannon and a cluster of shells sits atop the medallion, with a drawn sword in its talons to connote defense of the Union. A Stars and Stripes ribbon connects the eagle to the five-starred badge. On each star is the symbol for the different aspects of the armed services (bugle for infantry, crossed swords for cavalry, crossed muskets for marines, cannons for artillery, anchor for navy). The allegory at the center of the badge depicts the Goddess of Liberty and a soldier and sailor clasping hands. At their feet are two small children, meant to represent the protective nature of the armed forces as well as the charitable qualities of the G.A.R. Alongside both the soldier and sailor are the flag, the national eagle, and the ax and bundle of rods, or fasces, representing union. The inscription around the allegory reads, "Grand Army of the Republic, Veteran, 1861-1866." On the reverse side of the badge, a branch of laurel at the point of each star symbolizes the reward of the brave. The National Shield is at the center, surrounded by the insignia for each of the 24 corps of the Army. The ring of stars around the insignia stand for the states of the Union and each of the departments composing the G. A. R.
[With]: Two additional G. A. R. badges, AN ELLSWORTH'S ZOUAVE'S BADGE PRESENTED TO STARRING (given to him by Capt. Brand and worn by him at Vicksburg and other battles), a gold N. Y. C. GAR Post badge, an Army of the Tennessee badge, a Loyal Legion collar and badge, the McPherson Badge, and a First Board of Trade Regiment badge. [Also With:] A collection of documents, clippings, pamphlets and brochures from G.A.R. encampments, including texts of speeches, Rules and Regulations of the G. A. R. and a collection of crests and badge designs that Starring used in devising the form of the G. A. R. badge.
Starring, the creator of the Grand Army of the Republic's badge, received the first medal, and it bore the inscription "1" on the reverse side of the badge, with his name and rank on the front. The design he devised is rich in symbolism. The bronze itself from which they were made came from captured Confederate cannons. An eagle over crossed cannon and a cluster of shells sits atop the medallion, with a drawn sword in its talons to connote defense of the Union. A Stars and Stripes ribbon connects the eagle to the five-starred badge. On each star is the symbol for the different aspects of the armed services (bugle for infantry, crossed swords for cavalry, crossed muskets for marines, cannons for artillery, anchor for navy). The allegory at the center of the badge depicts the Goddess of Liberty and a soldier and sailor clasping hands. At their feet are two small children, meant to represent the protective nature of the armed forces as well as the charitable qualities of the G.A.R. Alongside both the soldier and sailor are the flag, the national eagle, and the ax and bundle of rods, or fasces, representing union. The inscription around the allegory reads, "Grand Army of the Republic, Veteran, 1861-1866." On the reverse side of the badge, a branch of laurel at the point of each star symbolizes the reward of the brave. The National Shield is at the center, surrounded by the insignia for each of the 24 corps of the Army. The ring of stars around the insignia stand for the states of the Union and each of the departments composing the G. A. R.
[With]: Two additional G. A. R. badges, AN ELLSWORTH'S ZOUAVE'S BADGE PRESENTED TO STARRING (given to him by Capt. Brand and worn by him at Vicksburg and other battles), a gold N. Y. C. GAR Post badge, an Army of the Tennessee badge, a Loyal Legion collar and badge, the McPherson Badge, and a First Board of Trade Regiment badge. [Also With:] A collection of documents, clippings, pamphlets and brochures from G.A.R. encampments, including texts of speeches, Rules and Regulations of the G. A. R. and a collection of crests and badge designs that Starring used in devising the form of the G. A. R. badge.
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Please note that this lot does not contain the commemorative McPherson Badge.