1015 a

Badge, Fraternal

1894 Approximate

G.A.R. Memorial Ribbon. Material: textile, metal. Size: 3" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: silver toned metal bar with reverse side safety pin and saddle; relief letters across bar: "G.A.R." (Grand Army of the Republic); black silk ribbon suspended from bar with silver colored lettering: "Honor The Noble Dead, In Memoriam, Devereaux, Post No. 43, Janesville, Minn." and graphic: GAR medal symbol of an eagle, flag and star; metallic fringe at ribbon bottom edge.

Waseca County Military - Civil War. GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). Badge worn by Anthony J. O'Grady of Janesville who served with the 10th Minnesota Infantry, Company H. This ribbon would have been worn by G.A.R. Members at Memorial Day Parades and Funeral Services of fallen comrades.