Grand Army of the Republic membership badge belonging to David Spears

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Part of the official Grand Army of the Republic badge that was owned by David Spears. The five-pointed star medal depicts the G.A.R. seal of two soldiers shaking hands with two other people watching. The words "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC 1861-VETERAN-1866" are inscribed around the outside of the circle. The medal (.8b) would be attached to the bottom of the flag on the top portion of the medal (.8a).

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