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1 MB - MASSIVE ADMIRAL DEWEY BRASS BADGE
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6" tall and 5" wide. I know of only one other
badge this massive. It is the one variation of the badge which
has, instead of Dewey's bust, McKinley's. Made from very thin
sheet brass stamped with the portrait and wording. This is
backed with heavy cardstock with considerable wording. Some of
it reads "American Citizens! Wear this BADGE in HONOR of ADMIRAL
GEORGE DEWEY, THE HERO OF MANILA. Let the glory of his Victory
be an inspiration to the AMERICAN PEOPLE" and more. Disc badge
hangs from spread eagle pin back at top. After collecting SAW
material for nearly 50 years, this is the only example of this badge
I've come across. Overall a bit uneven from wear and being very
thin metal. Priced at our cost. $350
2 MB - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR IDENTIFICATION TAG Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Approximately the size of a quarter, 1 1/8” diameter. Face has a
large American shield, surrounded by “AGAINST REBELLION 1861”. The
entire thing is gold washed. Reverse side normally stamped with
soldier’s name and unit. This was never stamped, and rear face is
blank. Has a little spot of solder near top which suggests instead of
using this blank for I.D. purposes, it was once a patriotic pin or
stick pin. Very attractive. Near mint. Has tiny hole at top for a
ring, in case someone wanted to wear it on a cord or chain. $150
3 MB - RARE GEORGE WASHINGTON MOURNING
RIBBON
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With 9/16” diameter
Ferrotype portrait button at center of the white & black 3” diameter
silk cockade. There is a 4” black and white silk ribbon drop from the
cockade. Condition is excellent, with the exception of a few little
holes (most 1/16”) in the white of the cockade. The button has a nice
Ferrotype of a Washington portrait (head/neck) and has brass border
and back, with button shank. Two events probably inspired its
creation – either the 50th Anniversary of his death or the
Civil War, during which the “Father of His Country” was often referred
to, in relation to preserving the country “HE” created. Only one
noted. Quite rare. $525
4 MB - NEAT SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC RIBBON AND TINY
MEDALS WITH THE LORD'S PRAYER
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This is a neat
Spanish American War ribbon with two tiny medals, each with the Lord’s
Prayer in incredibly tiny lettering on one side. The reverse of one
has Dewey’s bust plus “Dewey – Hero of Manila”. The other has the
Liberty Bell with appropriate wording. Both of these tiny coin medals
are crisply stamped in brass. One is gilded. Both are on an original
red, white and blue ribbon which would be pinned to coat. $40
6 MB -
EISENHOWER U.S. MINT
INAUGURAL MEDAL IN BOX
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Large 3” circular,
heavy brass medal, prox. 3/16” thick. In the original “The Department
of the Treasury/1789” blue box. Exterior rubbed but solid. Front has
portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower and rear has his second inaugural
information for January 20, 1957. Comes with a four sided folded
sheet (U.S. Government Printing Office) that lists the entire history
of Eisenhower, covering 1890 to 1969. This was from
a group of similar medals of
presidents purchased back in the mid 1970’s.
$15
7 MB - G.A.R. UNION EX-PRISONERS OF
WAR, 34TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT BADGE
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SOLD Chicago 1900.
Uniquely rare. From our personal collection. I don’t recall ever
seeing another complete specimen in nearly 50 years. 4¼” tall, silver plated, tarnished
dark grey with lighter highlights. Consists of ornate top bar with
original clasp on back, a red/white/blue ribbon below, suspending a
large, nearly circular, heavy pendant. All original/complete. Top
bar has G.A.R. star at center with ribbands above and below reading
“34TH NATIONAL/ENCAMPMENT”, this in front of crossed
swords, all mounted on a flat, decorative cross bar. Original r/w/b
ribbon suspends large disc bordered by leafy wreath, around crossed
muskets/G.A.R./& crossed U.S. flags, all over inscription,
“UNION/EX-PRISONERS OF WAR”. Reverse is marked “S.D. CHILDS & CO.
ENGRAVERS CHICAGO ILL.”. Metal is excellent, tarnished. Ribbon
sewing on joint in back is half open. Bit of fraying on white.
Overall a bit dingy from storage dust. $395
8 MB - PENDANT OF THE G.A.R.
EX-PRISONER OF WAR - 34TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
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Chicago 1900. Uniquely rare. From our personal collection.
Lacks the top bar, but because the badge is so rare, we purchased it
anyway, being the most important component of the badge. Rather
than still having the original top bar, the original Ex-POW owner
suspended the pendant with a red-white-blue ribbon bow. The 1
3/4" diameter pendant is encircled with a wreath, and the central
theme runs top to bottom...crossed rifle, entwined letters GAR,
crossed US flag, and raised lettering "UNION/EX-PRISONERS OF WAR".
Excellent. $275
9 MB - POLITICAL BADGE - ADMIRAL DEWEY
HONORED BY REPUBLICANS AT THEIR CONVENTION IN PHILADELPHIA, 1900
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Heavy, colorful two piece
badge 3¾” tall. Top bar is edged with rococo scrollwork, and frames a
paper label under clear celluloid reading “Republican
Convention/Philadelphia, Pa. 1900”. This suspends a heavy pendant by
chain. Pendant is topped with spread eagle over flag on staff over a
color celluloid button of Admiral Dewey, mounted on a wreath. The
words "ADMIRAL DEWEY" is on the front of the button, but not
easily seen in our photographs, due to the bright lighting. All
pieces are nicely painted in color, good as new. Top bar has pin
back. Very unusual for a Dewey badge. $65
10 MB - G.A.R. 1892 PRESENTATION BADGE
FOR 26th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
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Two-piece bronze badge with yellow ribbon backing. Apparently given
to members of the staff who organized the preparations for the
national encampment. Top bar reads “PALMER NATIONAL STAFF”. Pendant
has bust of an elderly man most likely “Palmer”, who must have headed
the arrangements committee/staff. Also reads “G.A.R./1892”. Reverse
of pendant reads “PRESENTED/BY/PALMER
STAFF/ASSOCIATION/1892/WASHINGTON”. Metal is excellent. Ribbon is
frayed, and a small piece loose. 2¾” high. Has original clasp.
$35
11 MB - 1914 F.O.E. (FRATERNAL ORDER
OF EAGLES) CONVENTION DELEGATE BADGE
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Very scarce
fraternal material, especially early specimens, which are quite
handsome. F.O.E. established in 1898, and still going strong.
Supports numerous benevolent causes. One example…donations to St.
Jude’s Hospital tops $1 million. This is a 3-piece badge in brass
with some gold wash and decorative fired enamel. Top piece features a
spread eagle under ribband saying “GRAND/KANSAS CITY/AERIE”, over full
color crossed American flags behind “1914/F.O.E.”, all enameled. The
drop bar reads “DELEGATE”. The pendant is in the shape of Missouri,
with enameled “KC” in heart border, next to Mule over “Show Me”.
Under the KC heart is “HEART OF AMERICA”. Below this is scene of
residential homes. Clasp on back of top piece. Fine condition. Will
include a compilation of their more important civic accomplishments to
date. $60
12 MB - G.A.R. 32nd NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT DELEGATE BADGE
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Pendant only.
It was a favorite practice among veterans to take the lower pendant
off the badge and use it as a watch fob. This made the badge much
more useful and provided a handsome jewelry grade accessory
immediately and almost universally recognized among veterans, as
having come from the 32nd Encampment. All it lacks is the
short leather strap which held the watch to the pendant. There are
numerous cheap and old fobs available on the market from which such a
belt/strap could be taken and put on this pendant. Condition is about
like new with bright gold wash and colored enamels. The pendant is
gilt and depicts the G.A.R. badge under a rising sun within an oak
wreath. Superimposed across these are the script letters “G.A.R.”
enameled in red, white and blue. The reverse is plain except for
maker’s mark “G. G. BRAXMAR, 10 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK”. $45
13 MB - IMPORTANT TWO LAYER RIBBON
PRESENTED TO TROOPS ON THEIR RETURN HOME FROM THE WAR Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Sale
Pending Presented
to troops on their return home from the Spanish American War. Silk, 2
x 4 ¼”. Rear ribbon is off white/beige, embossed with crossed rifles
at the top. Just below, an American flag hangs down, covering up the
main message printed in blue. Lift the flag to see that it says
“SOUVENIR TO/12TH U.S. INFANTRY/Heroes of El Caney,
SEPTEMBER 24TH, 1898/ON THEIR RETURN FROM/CUBA/BY
THE/Citizens’ Committee/HENRY ZIEGENHEIN/MAJOR OF ST. LOUIS”. Pin
back at top. Very excellent and rare. Seldom see memorabilia from
returning troops. From our personal collection. $95
14 MB - G.A.R. 1949 INDIANAPOLIS
FINAL
REUNION MEDAL
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From the 83rd
and last National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Civil
War Union Veteran’s group. Guaranteed original and in near new
condition. There were only 16 delegates to this reunion. This is a
three-piece bronze badge with a yellow-gold backing ribbon. The top
suspension bar is a representation of the eagle from the membership
badge. Hanging by single chain links from the top bar is the drop,
which is roughly oval. Across the top of the drop is a banderole
inscribed “First Encampment”. Below this is a scene of the Soldier’s
Memorial in Indianapolis. In the background is inscribed “Nov 20,
1866/Indianapolis/Final Encampment”. Below this is a banderole
inscribed “Aug 28, 1949”. Hanging by a single chain link from this is
the pendant, which is circular. The pendant is inscribed “Commander
in Chief Theodore A. Penland” around his portrait. The reverse of the
pendant is marked “Metal Arts Co./Roch.N.Y.”. The gold backing ribbon
hangs from the top suspension bar. A very important offering. The
last one we know to have sold, brought $1,025. $895
15 MB - PRIME G.A.R. PAST OFFICER'S
BADGE
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Sale Pending Badge itself is
Type V, with the cooking pot over campfire on back of the top bar.
All brass work is heavily gilded and bright. Flag ribbon is fine and
original. The miniature shoulder strap with silver eagle is excellent
and affixed across the ribbon, above the star. Entire badge is 4”
tall. Near mint. $175
16 MB - G.A.R. 27th NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT DELEGATE RIBBON, 1893
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Indianapolis.
For a delegate member from the Chicago delegation to the National
Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans’ group. Large
and showy. 9 ¼” tall. Top bar is a bright gold, thin stamped brass
frame around a celluloid faced title “DELEGATE”. Immediately below is
a crimson silk ribbon stamped with gold lettering “ILLINOIS”. Below
this is a long, mustard-yellow silk ribbon stamped with silver
lettering and designs. Top to bottom reads “27TH National
Encampment…(lettering GAR surrounded wreath and crossed US Flags)
Indianapolis, Sept 6, 1893”. At bottom is a complete miniature
canteen bearing the famous words “We drank from the same canteen”. It
is bright silver. Very good-excellent overall. Top bar complete with
clasp. Sewing which attaches the yellow ribbon to top bar is half
loose. Some scattered fly specks on bottom half of yellow ribbon,
which has very subtle darkening from age. Very scarce ribbon.
$150
17 MB - EXCEPTIONAL SOLID BRONZE
ADMIRAL DEWEY CELEBRATORY BADGE
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Super quality,
with detail as fine or better than a mint coin. Top bar is a
super detailed rendering of the Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship.
The pendant is a 1 3/8" diameter disc with the Admiral's bust with his
name above. The luster is like a proof coin. The reverse
has an exquisitely detailed rendering of the Olympia, with the wording
"Dewey's Flag-Ship/Olympia 5800 TONS". Overall height 2 5/8".
Shows the barest handling. Top bar is pin back. $65
18 MB - MARVELOUS PRESENTATION MASONIC
PAST MASTER'S JEWEL
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Extra fancy, and
I believe made in solid silver, though I can not guarantee this. A
complex jewel of many parts, of a quality seldom seen, and from an
immensely historic spot. Consists of a top bar, supporting a ribbon,
supporting a bottom bar, supporting a complex pendant, supporting a
further small pendant. Currently as found and with untouched dark
grey silver tarnish, but can be polished to a very showy piece. 6”
tall. Top bar has original T-bar clasp on back. Face has central
cartouche panel with recipient’s ornately entwined initials, against
purple fired enamel, flanked by “6th/P.M.” also in purple
fired enamel. This refers to his lineage as past master. This
suspends a faded pale blue ribbon, suspending an ornately engraved bar
featuring the original block house (still standing), identified by
flanking purple fired enamel lettering “FORT PITT”. This identifies
the lodge, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This bar supports a massive,
complex pendant, with numerous symbols of Masonry built upon the
classic square. In addition to open rococo scrolls, the square is
faced with full, 3-dimensional Masonic symbols to include Bible,
Ruler, Gavel, Apron, Trowel, Level and one other I can’t identify.
From his pendant hangs a miniature apron under the lodge number 634.
The full presentation is engraved on the back of the main pendant. It
reads “Presented to/P.M. BRO. BENJAMIN BARFOUR/By/FORT PITT LODGE NO.
634/F. & A.M. JAN. 1, 1911, A.L. 5911”. The strategic history of the
point upon which Fort Pitt sat was recognized early in our history,
and was fought over by the Americans, the French, the British and the
Native Americans from at least as early as 1754. In 1753, Virginia
dispatched a young Virginia militia officer (George Washington) to
tell the French who occupied the point that Virginia considered this
as Virginia territory. The French were courteous but unmoved.
Washington returned with troops, attempted to build a fort, but was
“discouraged” by the French. Washington returned again with more
troops, clashed with the French, won a temporary victory, but shortly
was defeated. The following year, General Braddock returned with 1500
Regular Troops and was severely defeated by combined French/Indian
forces. It was not until 3 years later that the British returned and
reclaimed control of the area and fort. A Masonic lodge would almost
certainly have been formed close after 1758. One of our favorite
pieces. From our private collection. A good history of Ft. Pitt and
the area is included. ALSO INCLUDED is sufficient length of beautiful
antique blue watered silk ribbon, enough to replace the faded
original, should you wish. $275
19 MB - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
PATRIOTIC BRASS BADGE CELEBRATING DEWEY'S VICTORIES
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Two piece brass
badge. Top is spread eagle on draped flags with pin back. This
suspends a brass pendant with bust of Dewey at center, surrounded by
“THE NATION’S HERO”, this inside a full wreath, under U.S. and Admiral
flags in color, with another spread eagle. Reverse side has picture
of the “Olympia” – Dewey’s flagship. 2 1/8” tall. Very fine. $45
20 MB -
ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR 3RD
CORPS BADGE
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Sheet silver or German
Silver diamond, 1 ½” high, with incised border lines and brass “safety
pin” type clasp on back. Untouched greyish patina. Excellent
condition. $275
21 MB - FINE
ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR SILVER 3RD CORPS BADGE
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Typical, basic badge, and likely the exact thing the soldiers received
from the many newspaper ads which offered such things. 2 ¼” tall
diamond in thin sheet silver. Stamped along the edge with little
half-loop border design. Has T-bar pin and “C” clasp on back. Minor
tarnish. $295
 26 MB - G.A.R. DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA 1910 REUNION BADGE
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Rare
Western delegate badge…4 piece plus ribbon backing. Guaranteed
complete and original. Top piece is a brass, high relief statue of a
Grizzly Bear. This has two drops held by chain links. One, a small
rectangular piece with image of stage coach on its face. The second,
is a larger bar with the word “Delegate”. This supports a rectangular
pendant symbolizing a knapsack with blanket roll on top with enamel
letters G.A.R. over a tree, with crossed cannon behind. The scarlet
ribbon is stamped with gold lettering reading “43RD
ANNUAL/ENCAMPMENT/DEPARTMENT OF/CALIFORNIA/AND/NEVADA/OAKLAND,
CAL./APRIL 19-23, 1910”. Badge is 7 5/8” tall overall. Condition
fine except for a water stain about 2” from the bottom. The reverse
bottom of the ribbon has a paper advertising tag from maker “WHITEHEAD
& HOAG CO.”. As a point of interest, the 1910 NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT was in Atlantic City, N.J., Sept. 19-24. $325
27 MB - G.A.R. DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
REUNION BADGE
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Civil War Union
Veteran’s Group (Grand Army of the Republic). Syracuse New York
1905. This is a three-piece badge with ribbon backing. All the metal
is tarnished gold washed brass. The ornate top bar has the design of
the G.A.R. badge at center, flanked by the words “DEPT OF/NEW YORK”.
It has a small rectangular pendant with the embossed picture of a
typewriter and the words “TYPE WRITER CITY”. It also supports a
red-white-blue ribbon stamped with “DELEGATE”, and supports a large
pendant in the shape of a knapsack with blanket roll on top, with the
enameled letters G.A.R. Below this is a red enamel oval frame with
the words “39TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, SYRACUSE, NY, JUNE
21-22-1905”. This encircles a man’s bust, and there are crossed
cannon behind. Metal and enamel are fine. Ribbon dingy with some
edge wear. The hinge of the clasp is somewhat loose. As a point of
interest, the National Encampment in 1905 was in Denver, Colorado.
$60
28 MB - "TO HELL WITH SPAIN /
REMEMBER THE MAINE" SILK RIBBONS
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Wartime patriotic ribbon for wear or more likely, for a bookmark
or souvenir. 2 1/2" wide, 7" long, off white silk, printed with
full color, billowing American flag at top, over picture of
ship...Maine or Olympia, over a classic poem from the War, over the
two war cries of the time..."To Hell with Spain!/Remember the Maine",
one in red, the other blue. Have two ribbons. One in new
condition; the other in nearly new condition. The ribbons are crisp
and bright, even though the photos show the bottom looks
darker...that's just the lighting during photography. A...$45...SOLD
B...$40...Sale
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29 MB - MARVELOUS G.A.R. 24th ANNUAL
ENCAMPMENT, DELEGATE RIBBON, DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA, 1903
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Civil War Union
Veteran’s Group (Grand Army of the Republic). Department of Indiana,
1903. A very large and handsome ribbon. A wonderful combination of
silver, gold, red, white and blue. A massive 8 ¾” long. The top bar
is a thin stamped, gold washed brass flame around a celluloid faced
title “Delegate”. It has the clasp on back. From this hangs a fine
red, white and blue ribbon stamped in gold, reading top down “24th
ANNUAL/ENCAMPMENT (applied circular heavy silvered metal wreath around
a chromo-lithographed, photo quality portrait of an Indian entitled
“Chief Anderson) DEPT OF INDIANA/G.A.R./ANDERSON, IND./MAY 12-14,
1903”. Below this is a heavy gold washed brass pendant, the G.A.R.
star with usual design on front, suspended by chain. Excellent
overall. Finding such quality, artistic ribbons has always been
different. $275
30 MB - 1st MASSACHUSETTS HEAVY
ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION CIVIL WAR REUNION RIBBON
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Red silk ribbon
1 ¾” wide x 6 high, printed in black. Reads top to bottom, “34th
ANNUAL Summer Reunion, 1st Mass. H. Art’y Assoc’n, (corps
badge), Salem Willows, Thursday, Aug 14, 1902”. Excellent condition.
Probably had a small wire pin-clasp at top which slipped into the
narrow channel on the top end; this no longer present. $45
33 MB - "REMEMBER THE MAINE" FLAG RIBBON
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Worn pinned to a coat, or used as a souvenir bookmark. Silk,
2 1/4 x 5 3/8". Printed with brightly colored American flag,
with band on fly end reading "REMEMBER THE MAINE". Clean.
Excellent. A little lightening in the middle. Offered at
our cost. $50
39MB - LAPEL BUTTON FROM THE UNITED SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
VETERANS
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Bronze.
¾” in diameter. Has stud on back for button hole and stud has the
word “UNITED” above clasped hands. Front has association logo of
Soldier & Sailor with Woman/Child between them. Excellent. Quite
scarce. I’ve seen a hundred membership badges to one of these.
$45
42MB - LARGE & ELABORATE FRATERNAL BADGE - PATRONS OF
HUSBANDRY
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“P. of H.”
formed 1867, related to the Grange and concerned with service to rural
communities. Heavy badge, gilded brass, 3 ¾” tall. Two piece. Top
bar has oak leaves flanking the pierced letters “PH”. The pendant is
a large frame with the surface made to look like logo with bark on.
Inside are the entwined letters “GK” with the same surface. GK stands
for Gate Keeper, which is an officer's position. Badge appears to date
C.1900, and is quite scarce among fraternal badges. Fine condition.
Strong clasp. $35
49MB - UNBELIEVABLE WOVEN SILK RIBBON
HONORING ADMIRAL DEWEY
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Words fail when
trying to describe the detailed color illustrations micro-woven into
this 3 5/8” wide, off-white silk ribbon. I believe the actual name
for this is a Stevengraph. I don’t care how advanced our
manufacturing expertise has become, as it comes to commercial weaving,
I would find it difficult to believe we could do this picture perfect
work today, let alone that it had been accomplished over 100 years
ago. It is amazing even under a 10x loupe. The ribbon is almost 9”
long. From the top down “IN HONOR OF ADMIRAL DEWEY/bust of Dewey over
green wreath and draped American flag/over side view of the Olympia at
sea”. Beautiful. Was sold not only as a souvenir but as an art piece
to frame, as well as to be worn on a coat at celebratory events, or
perhaps as a decorative bookmark. Has a narrow line of subtle storage
darkening along the left edge. An amazing piece from our personal
collection. $95
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- SOUVENIR TWO-PIECE BRASS BADGE - DEWEY'S VICTORY AT MANILA
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Top pin back bar has "SOUVENIR". Suspended is a brass shield
with bust of Dewey surrounded by "Admiral Dewey's Manila Victory/May
1, 1898". 1 7/8" tall. From our personal collection.
$35
59MB - IDENTIFIED MASSACHUSETTS
NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER'S PATRIOTIC RIBBON
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Sale Pending
Probably given out at one of
the main events the soldier's unit went through - when Federalized or
when it left its training camp. This is a 2" wide, off white cotton
ribbon, 7 1/2" long, printed in red, beginning at top with a billowing
American flag with ribband reading "REMEMBER THE MAINE". Below this
is a panel reading "Springfield Rifles/CO. K.". Below this is another
panel reading "2D.INFANTRY/N.G.M.(Massachusetts)/VOLUNTEERS". At
bottom is "FREE CUBA". Definitely a wartime ribbon, worn by the
soldiers from this National Guard unit. The soldier's name is
handwritten in pencil along one edge, reading "M. M. RICHARSON" (not
sure of 5th letter, last name). On the back of the ribbon there is
more writing, most seems to be repeating the same information on
front, and possibly his name spelled out and looks like "Marcellas
Richarson", again letters of last name not exactly sure. Very good.
Shows use; has pin holes at top. Very rare unit specific, patriotic
ribbon, especially during the War, not after it. $65
61MB - BEAUTIFUL ADMIRAL DEWEY
CELEBRATORY BADGE
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Large 3-piece
badge. Decorative pin back top bar says “SOUVENIR”, referring to one
of the many grand public celebrations for Admiral Dewey returning home
from the War. From the top bar is a red-white-blue ribbon which
supports a brilliantly lustrous disc pendant with Admiral Dewey’s bust
under his name “ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY”. On its reverse, is an
exquisitely detailed picture of his flagship, under the words “DEWEY’S
FLAG-SHIP OLYMPIA 5800 Tons”. Excellent condition. Ribbon shows
extremely subtle dulling. Colors on the reverse of the ribbon are
brighter, not having been exposed as much. Reverse of the pendant has
a bit of a light, partial fingerprint in one corner. From most
angles, it can not be seen. 3½” high overall. $50
62MB - SPANISH
AMERICAN WAR BEAUTIFUL "CUBAN SERVICE" LAPEL BUTTON Click on thumbnail photos for larger view Sale
Pending A 7/8" tall
shield with lapel hole stud on back, faced with three bands of rich
fired enamel...red-white-blue, from top to bottom. In each band
is gold writing as follows..."Cuban Service/U.S.V./98-99". About mint condition. Simply lacks
the original cardstock store backing. This one has stamping on
back of button "C.E. VOKES/6 MAIDEN LN./N.Y.". $30
67MB - UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERAN LAPEL BADGE
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Gilt
brass, 7/16” wide cross with logo at center, surrounded with
organization’s name and service branch symbols. Screw back. Fine.
$10
68MB - AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE
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The AHA began as an informal gathering of eight hospital
superintendents in 1899, and ultimately formalized in 1927. It would
appear that the pin is fairly rare and early. It is only 5/8" and in
the shape of a Lorraine Cross in bluff blue fired enamel, with
circular logo at center of eagle over shield with different object in
each of four quarters...the Caduceus, Maltese Cross, Greek Cross, and
Urn Lamp. At bottom is a Latin motto, translated to "Without God We
Can Do Nothing". The top arm as the word "SERVICE" and the bottom arm
as a "V". Screw back. The back is stamped "LGB/STERLING". Fine
condition. $15
70MB - EARLY BADGE OF THE UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS
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From an old
collection, pinned to a neatly titled card, which must have been part
of a file system. Top is a 1¾” long red, white and blue ribbed
ribbon, suspending by a ring, a 1¾” diameter celluloid pendant bearing
the color seal of the USWV. The four armed cross is in gold tone.
The laurel wreath is green with red berries. Has a brass edge rim.
Reverse has apparently unrelated black and white scene, which seems to
be a waterfront scene with summer cottage – unless this place is some
sort of U.S.W.V. facility. Fine condition. For pinning to coat.
$25
74MB - ALUMINUM ADMIRAL DEWEY
PENDANT Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Spanish American
War original. Prox. 7/8” in diameter. Bust and name on face…”ADMIRAL
GEO. DEWEY U.S.N.”. Under the bust of Dewey is “F. KOCH & CO. NY”.
Picture of the Maine on the reverse, and “U.S. BATTLESHIP MAINE”.
Little loop at top for cord or chain. Likely had a top pin piece,
like the other aluminum item we have for auction right now. This
celebrated Dewey’s victory. $20
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