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United States. A Grand Army of the Republic Membership Badge
A Grand Army of the Republic membership badge, a five-pointed star constructed of bronze, the obverse centre presents the Goddess of Liberty with a soldier and sailor clasping hands to represent fraternity, with two children kneeling in the foreground, on either side of the group are the flag, eagle, an ax and bundle of rods, in the star points are the emblems of different arms of service (bugle, cannon, musket, sword, and anchor), surrounding the centre is the legend GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC 1861 VETERANS 1866, the reverse centre presents a presents the national shield surrounded by corps badges, with a clasp constructed in the shape of an eagle with crossed cannons and ammunition, attached to the national flag, connecting the clasp to the medal, measuring 45.35 mm (w) x 45.66 mm (h), and in very fine condition.

