An American Grand Army Of The Republic Veteran's Medal Auction Archive on its original cornflower blue

on its original cornflower blue ribbon

flying on Ju88 and in 1943 Night Fighter

29 mm x 31

clasp retains 95% of original finish with only point of oxidization

that he had been previously rejected for military service "on account (of) teeth"

An American Grand Army Of The Republic Veteran's Medal Auction Archive on its original cornflower blueBronze gilt, 43. 8 mm x 46 mm, original tri color American flag style ribbon, 20. 7 mm x 39 mm eagle with crossed cannons over eight cannonballs suspension with pinback, marked "PAT. MAY 4, 1886" and "JUNE 22, 1886" on the reverse of the suspension, residue in the recessed areas from cleaning, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, US Navy,