| Medals
and Badges - Anything memorializing acts of
bravery, historic events, campaigns, reunions,
conventions. Primarily American, 19th Century.
Military, GAR, veteran and fraternal
ribbons; Knights Templar, Masonic, Odd Fellows, medals, badges and fobs,
Nazi Stick Pins, Lapel Buttons, Celluloid Buttons, Whitehead & Hoag, Spanish American War
Stick Pins, Civil War Stick Pins WE WILL
CONTINUE ADDING THIS MATERIAL AS TIME PERMITS...PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN.
In the future, we will begin adding historic or military related
rings.
1MBR - 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
2MBR -
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
3MBR - 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. $575
4MBR - 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
5MBR - SOUVENIR BADGE FROM "CAMP ALGER, FALLS CHURCH, VA
1898".
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This was an important training camp in Virginia for soldiers headed to
combat in the Spanish American War. Badge consists of a 3” long,
red-white-blue striped silk ribbon imprinted with the above title
information. It is topped by a regulation officer’s gilt brass button
with spread eagle/shield on its face. Loop on back allowed it to be
pinned to a coat. Now on an attractive card from an old collection.
Just held by the button loop going through the card. Excellent
condition. Ribbon is very nice, showing some age. $35
6MBR -
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
7MBR - G.A.R. UNION EX-PRISONERS OF
WAR, 34TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT BADGE.
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Chicago 1900.
Uniquely rare. From our personal collection. I don’t recall ever
seeing another 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. $450
8MBR - PATRIOTIC AMERICAN FLAG CIVIL WAR STICK PIN.
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From our private
collection, and absolutely original. Fairly heavy brass with flag
detail stamped on face, with red-white-blue fired enamel paint. Blue
canton with ring of 13 stars. Flying from a short section of staff.
Few tiny chips on paint. Stick pin back. 2 5/8” top of staff to bottom
of pin. A few years ago we had an original Civil War store card with
several of these flag pins on it. They all sold for $100 each.
$75
9MBR - RARE "REMEMBER BALTIMORE"
CIVIL WAR STICK PIN.
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A battle cry
much the same as “Remember the Alamo”. The history to which this pin
refers follows, in its entirety, extracted from the “Historical Times
Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War”, pg. 37, Patricia Faust,
Editor. The pin is a gilt brass shield ¾” tall, with stick pin back.
The center of the pin has raised cannon in front of crossed flags,
with dark blue ribbands top and bottom reading “REMEMBER/BALTIMORE”.
Fine condition with slight tarnish. Extremely rare, absolutely
original and from my personal collection, from which we are just
beginning to offer a few specimens. This is the only specimen of this
historic pin we’ve owned in our nearly 50 years in the militaria
business. The history:
“After Abraham Lincoln was
inaugurated, Baltimore secessionists decided to prevent Northern
troops from passing through the city to reinforce Washington. The
clash came 19 April 1861. At 10:30 a.m. a train from Philadelphia
arrived at Baltimore’s President St. Station carrying the 6th
Massachusetts Infantry. The regiment was to march to the Calvert St.
Station to board a Baltimore & Ohio train for Washington, but an angry
crowd began to gather. To avoid confrontation, the loaded cars were
drawn by horses over a connecting line between stations. The first 8
cars passed, but the ninth was stoned, with windows broken and some
occupants injured; the tenth car was forced back by debris on the
tracks. Some regimental units were stranded with no way to join the
others except by marching through the streets, now lined with hostile
citizens. The troops were instructed to ready their weapons and told
orders would be given to fire if fired on. As they progressed,
brickbats flew into the ranks and firing broke out, which continued
along part of the march. Marshall of Police George Kane and Mayor
George Brown tried protecting harassed troops, but the situation was
out of control and the regiment had to gotten out of Baltimore
quickly. The train pulled out at 12:45 p.m., leaving some equipment,
the killed and wounded, and the regimental band. The first serious
bloodshed of the war had occurred on Baltimore’s streets. Col. Edward
Jones reported his command suffered 3 killed (later raised to 4) and
39 wounded; Mayor Brown wrote that 12 civilians were killed and dozens
wounded, but the exact number of civilians casualties is uncertain.
That night Baltimore police and militia detachments burned railroad
bridges north of the city to prevent other troops from coming in. On
20 April Lincoln suspended troop movements through Baltimore and for
the next few days conditions in the city were chaotic. Secessionists
consolidated their control and appeared to have achieved their
objective – the isolation of Washington so the city could be picked
off at will. On the evening of 13 May, during a heavy thunderstorm,
Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler brought the 6th Massachusetts
Infantry back to Baltimore, digging in on Federal Hill above the
harbor. Until the end of the War, Baltimore was treated as an
occupied city.”
$550
10MBR - 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
11MBR - 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
12MBR - 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”. $60
13MBR - IMPORTANT TWO LAYER RIBBON
PRESENTED TO TROOPS ON THEIR RETURN HOME FROM THE WAR. Click on each thumbnail photo
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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
14MBR - 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
15MBR - PRIME G.A.R. PAST OFFICER'S
BADGE.
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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. $195
16MBR - 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
17MBR - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SAILOR'S
PHOTO BROOCH.
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Very nice,
sharp, actual photo portrait of a USN sailor wearing flat hat and
blouse. Tally on the hat reads “SOUTHERN CROSS”. Mounted in a nice
pin back brooch with brass beaded border and T-bar pin on back.
Celluloid faced. 1 9/16” diameter. Fine condition. $65
18MBR - 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
19MBR - SUPER SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
HOMEFRONT PATRIOTIC BADGE.
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3" long
three-piece badge. Top is 1 1/4" diameter celluloid pin-back
button with crossed American flags, with red/white/blue flag ribbon
drop, supporting a heavy cast metal 3-dimensional model of the Maine.
The ship is 1 3/4" long. Overall excellent. Minor smudge
on bottom of ribbon from contact with ship. One of the best
badges created for the War. $75
20MBR - 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
21MBR - BEAUTIFUL & RARE "CHILDREN OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION" LAPEL PIN.
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C.A.R. is the nation’s
oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization, offering membership to
anyone under the age of 21, lineally descended from someone who served
in the Continental Army or gave material aid to the cause of freedom
in the American Revolution. Harriet Lothrop (a prominent citizen and
19th century author from Concord Mass, presented the idea
for this organization to the Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress in 1895; it was then chartered by the United
States Congress. Based on the style of engraving on back, we believe
this pin is from the early days of its founding. Extremely fine fired
enamel construction. Features a spread eagle on gorgeous draped
American flag, all encircled with a blue ribband reading (in gold),
“Children of the American Revolution”. Original owner’s name engraved
on back…”Emily H. Bidwell”. Pin back. Serial numbered as
well…”16380”. Also stamped “CALDWELL SILVER” below the number, the
Caldwell a bit hard to read. 3/4” in diameter. $65
22MBR - MARVELOUS SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
STICK PIN.
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No other war or
event in our history has ever spawned the monumental profusion of
patriotic pins, badges, medals, buttons, ribbon, and assorted
memorabilia as did the Spanish American War. It is a collector's
paradise, as one never runs out of new, hither-to-undiscovered
specimens. This is one example of the really neat things
created. It features a silver colored, cast metal spread eagle
emblem sitting on a pedestal, suspending below by a few links of
chain, a complete inert .45-70 cartridge with headstamp indicating the
date of manufacture of Aug 1894. Eagle has stick pin on reverse.
Casing tarnished dark copper color. Rest is fine. 2 1/8"
high. This is a rare one. $95
23MBR - "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
24MBR -
ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN & NAZI STICK PINS AND LAPEL PINS. All
Original.
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F. Nazi SA "Sturm-Abteilung" Stick Pin. Disc shaped
with SA symbol on face, in minor relief. 9/16" in diameter. Grey
metal. Stick pin back. One has the background cut away; in
other words, it is pierced around the SA symbol. Have three, one with
the cutaway background. Each...$35
G. German Pre-1933 Soldier Association Stick Pin.
National Soldier's Association stick pin. 1919 until about 1932.
Worn by veterans and strong military supporters. Called the
Kyffhauserbund. From 1933 on, the swastika was added to the
design (see D above). Have two. Each... $15
I. WWII Nazi Swastika Stick Pin. In German, the title
is "National Sozialistiche Sympathie-Abzeichen" - the meaning being
quite clear. Worn on collar or tie. Have two. Both
have the usual small swastika 1/4" across and stick pin back.
One is plain metal. The other has a gold tone and textured face.
Plain...$35 Decorated...$40
J. Nazi NSBO Stick Pin.
Nazi Factory Cell Organization
"National-Sozialistiche Betriekszellen - Organization". Neat
design. One of the stick pins that belongs in every collection.
Have several. Each...$18
25MBR - SPANISH AMERICAN
WAR SERVICE LAPEL BUTTONS. Click
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A.
BEAUTIFUL "PHILIPPINE SERVICE" LAPEL BUTTON. 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..."Philippine Service"/U.S.A./'99-'01".
Mint condition, still on original cardstock backing. Offered at
cost. $45
B. BEAUTIFUL "CUBAN SERVICE" LAPEL BUTTON. 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". Mint
condition, still on original cardstock backing. Offered at cost.
$45
C. ANOTHER. 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.". $40
26MBR - 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. $395
27MBR - 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
28MBR - "TO HELL WITH SPAIN /
REMEMBER THE MAINE" SILK RIBBONS. Click
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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
B...$40
29MBR - 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
30MBR - 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. $50
31MBR - U.S. BATTLESHIP "INDIANA"
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON. Click
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Original celluloid pin back button. Fine color picture of
the Spanish American War ship "INDIANA" at sea. Has the text "U.S.
BATTLESHIP INDIANA" printed around the rim. 1 1/4" diameter. Lightly
stained Whitehead & Hoag Company paper label on back, with couple of
patent dates, the latest 1896, some wording rubbed off. Some pale,
spotty stain in the sky above the ship. Fine shape. $20
32MBR - U.S.S. MAINE STICK PIN.
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looking pin in brass. A long oval, 7/8" wide. Entirely
edged in rococo scrolls. Within the border is a picture of the
Maine, so labeled. Stick pin back. Fine. Don't
recall seeing another. $45
33MBR - IMPRESSIVE SPANISH AMERICAN
WAR CELLULOID PICTORIAL PIN BACK BUTTON OF THE U.S.S. MAINE.
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1 1/4” diameter. Very
crisp picture of the MAINE under steam. Lots of character. Below is
a cameo of crossed US & Cuban flags. Pale green background to ship.
Black rim which dramatically enhances the image. Button is about
mint. Believe this was a premium associated with advertising for the
Chicago/Great Western Railroad. Paper label in back as the leaf logo
of the railroad with its name on it. Made by Whitehead & Hoag Co.
$40
34MBR - ADMIRAL DEWEY SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN
BACK BUTTON. Click
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Black and white bust of Dewey, surrounded by the inscription
"Compliments of the Prudential Insurance Co.". 1 1/4" in
diameter. Off-white background with some pale damp staining
spots. No cracks. $5
35MBR -
THREE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC ITEMS - TWO LAPEL PINS AND SMALL
PENDANT. Click
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(1) 5/8” diameter lapel button. Face is divided into three segments
with fired enamel colors: one red, one white, one blue. Each has some
gold writing as follows…”Cuban Service/U.S.V./98-99”. Some little
chipping to paint at center. Screw back; no nut. (2) 5/8” diameter
1902 brass cuff button face with pin back. Button is regulation
enlisted rimless eagle design. Fine shape and only one I’ve seen.
(3) Penny sized brass disc pendant, ¾” diameter. One side has
“Remember The Maine” plus picture of the Maine. Reverse side has
billowing Cuban flag plus “Cuba Must Be Free”. Little suspension hole
at top. $20
36MBR - CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON OF
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHIP "VESUVIUS". Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Small 7/8” diameter
button showing a member of the White Squadron, with that title along
the top rim. Shows picture of the ship at sea. Full color. Bottom
text “UNITED STATES WAR SHIP VESUVIUS”. Back shows this was a premium
which came with American Pepsin Gum. Very good. Bit of very subtle
age toning. Made
by Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, NJ.
$12
37MBR - CELLULOID PIN BACK
BUTTON OF THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHIP "MINNEAPOLIS". Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Small 7/8”
diameter button showing a member of the White Squadron, with that
title along the top rim. Shows picture of the ship at sea. Full
color. Bottom text “UNITED STATES WAR SHIP MINNEAPOLIS”. Back shows
this was a premium which came with American Pepsin Gum. Excellent
front; rear has a little rust around metal edging.
Made by Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, NJ.
$15
38MBR - BOLD SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN BACK
BUTTON OF CROSSED U.S. & CUBAN FLAGS.
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Really stands
out. Rich, deep blue background. Nicely colored flags. Button
measures 1 ¼” diameter. Fine condition. Label on back of Whitehead &
Hoag with a few patent dates, the latest 1896. Couple pencil initials
on label, possibly original owner. Exceptional button.
$35
39MBR - 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
40MBR - U.S.S. MAINE CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON.
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Black and white
picture of the Maine under steam. The name “MAINE” across bottom. 1
¼” in diameter. Some cracking to clear surface coating. No flaking.
Trivial smudge near top rim. $10
41MBR - CROSSED AMERICAN & CUBAN
FLAG STICK PIN.
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Miniature flags
with painted faces, ¾” wide. Standard stick pin back. Slight wear to
paint. Nice little pin. $35
42MBR - 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
43MBR - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CROSSED
RIFLES PATRIOTIC STICK PIN.
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Little cast metal crossed rifles (Remington Rolling Blocks) with US
over center. Butt stock of one is lightly colored blue.
The other is red. 1 3/16" wide. Stick pin on back.
Worn to show support of the War. The color is thinning,
otherwise excellent. $30
44MBR - "ROOSEVELT FOR EX-PRESIDENT" CELLULOID PIN BACK
BUTTON.
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From the election of 1940 or 1944, likely the latter. White
background with dark blue print. 1 1/4" diameter. Mint
condition face. Metal reverse has some thin, spotty beginning
brown spotting. A great political button. $40
45MBR - GEORGE WASHINGTON SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD PATRIOTIC
CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON. Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Very handsome
button. Gold background. Bust portrait in full color, 1¼” in
diameter. About mint condition. Button dates contemporary with the
Spanish American War, and with other buttons which have more obvious
connections to the War. $15
46MBR - GEORGE WASHINGTON SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD PATRIOTIC
CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON.
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Very handsome button. Gold background. Bust portrait in full color.
Given as premium to customers of “The Highland Bakery & Lunch”, whose
name wraps around the edge above George’s head. Button is good as
new. 1¼” in diameter. Inset label in reverse is for BASTIAN BROS.
CO. Rochester N.Y. The button dates the same as other, more obvious
Spanish American War related buttons. $15
47MBR - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR INFANTRYMAN PHOTO ON
CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON.
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These were privately purchased by the soldier, from the photo studio
which took his picture and was then capable of making the button.
These are quite rare and desirable, being excellent portraits of real
combat soldiers. He wears the classic Drab campaign hat with crossed
rifle insignia on front. The unit designation on the insignia is 3
over H…possibly 9 over H (can’t be sure of the regimental number).
His coat is the Navy blue 5-button. Back mark is “PIN-LICK/Pat’d May
31, 1898”. Measures 1¼” in diameter. Condition is fine. Price
guides from over 10 years ago, put this pin at $50-75 back then.
$50
48MBR - "REMEMBER THE MAINE"
CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTONS.
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A. Key
member of a series of Spanish American War US Naval ship buttons.
This full color button has a picture of the Battleship Maine under the
classic motto “Remember The Maine”. 1 ¼” diameter. Not discolored,
but celluloid has a few cracks. A tough one to find. All the
SAW/patriotic items we are listing are from our personal collection.
$35
  
B. Very nice bright example. Shows the Maine under weigh at
sea. Done in color. Has the motto “REMEMBER THE MAINE” over the
ship, on the rim. Very fine, except for a 1/16” nick on the bottom
edge. 1 ¼” diameter. Has a lightly stained Whitehead & Hoag Company
paper label in back. $35
49MBR - 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
 50MBR
- 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
51MBR - FLYING EAGLE CARRYING A CUBAN FLAG STICK PIN.
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Side view of flying eagle, with flagstaff in its talons,
carrying a Cuban flag. Eagle is thin solid silver or silver plate.
Flag is printed paper glued to metal backing. Color at top of flag is
showing wear. From tip of eagle wing to edge of flag, it is 2 1/4"
across and about 1 3/4" high overall. Stick pin affixed to rear of
eagle. Attachment is fairly strong and original. It just allows the
pin to rotate, which is common to a large number of Spanish
American War stick pins. Rare form. Very good condition. From
our personal collection. $40
52MBR -
MECHANICAL PATRIOTIC SPANISH AMERICAN WAR FLAG PIN.
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Full color American flag, flying from a staff. If you lift the flag
from the fly end, you will reveal a yellow sign inside reading "TO
HELL WITH SPAIN!/REMEMBER THE MAINE". Pin back. 1" wide x 3/4" tall x
1" tall flagstaff. Flag just a bit larger than it would be on a stick
pin. Some chipping to the red-white-blue paint on the flag. Among
the best of Spanish American War collectibles. $95
53MBR - GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON.
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Photo type portrait of General Lee on white background with red,
white, blue flag rim border. Reverse has paper label inset, which
indicates maker…Whitehead & Hoag Co., plus lists several patent dates,
the latest being 1896. Label has modest wear. Pin measures 1¼” in
diameter and is very good-excellent. Price guides at least 10 years
ago placed the value at $50. $35
54MBR - ADMIRAL SAMPSON SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN
BACK BUTTON.
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Photo type portrait of Admiral Sampson on white background, with red,
white, blue flag rim border. Reverse has paper label inset from
maker…Whitehead & Hoag Co., with several patent dates, the latest
being 1896. Very excellent condition. 1¼” in diameter. At least 10
years ago, price guides indicated a value for buttons of this type at
$50 $40
55MBR - COLOR PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL
DEWEY ON THIS CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON.
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Very attractive
button with gold background and chromolithographic portrait of the
Admiral in uniform. He is identified (as if this was needed) by white
print along the upper margin. Reverse has paper label inset, with
Whitehead & Hoag Co., plus several patent dates, the latest being
1896. Measures 1¼” in diameter. Very fine. $40
56MBR - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC RIFLE PIN.
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Consists of a steel color Winchester Lee Straight Pull Rifle with
bayonet, 2" long, pin back, with a 9/16" long flat metal bullet
applied at center. Excellent with some tarnish. Have
three, all about the same condition as the one pictured. Each...$20
57MBR - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC RIFLE PIN. Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Consists of a steel color Winchester Lee Straight Pull Rifle with
bayonet, 2" long, pin back, with a 9/16" brass color spread
eagle/shield applied at center. Excellent with some tarnish.
Have two, about the same condition as the one pictured. Each...$20
58MBR - CROSSED U.S. & CUBAN FLAGS SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
PATRIOTIC CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON. Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Flags are against a white background; they are crossed U.S. and Cuban
flags in full color, on short staffs. 1 ¼” in diameter. Reverse has
inset paper label of maker, Whitehead & Hoag Co., with some patent
dates, the latest being 1896. Fine condition. $35
59MBR - IDENTIFIED MASSACHUSETTS
NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER'S PATRIOTIC RIBBON.
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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
60MBR - NEW YORK WELCOMES THE HERO
(DEWEY) SOLID BRONZE SOUVENIR BADGE.
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Classy,
high quality solid bronze two piece badge. The top piece is a
detailed rendering of the Olympia, Dewey’s Flagship. Hanging down is
a heavy solid bronze disc-pendant with Dewey’s bust on face with the
inscription “NEW YORK WELCOMES THE HERO/SEPT. 28-30 1899”. The face
has the luster of a proof coin. The reverse face has incredibly
detailed picture of the Olympia within an encircling inscription
“DEWEY’S FLAG-SHIP RETURNED TO NEW YORK/SEP 28, 1899”. Top bar is pin
back. 2½” high. Very fine. $65
61MBR - 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
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