Bidspirit auction | Civil War G.A.R. Membership Badge

Civil War G.A.R. Membership Badge - National Officer - GAR membership badge with the rank bar positioned at the top of the ribbon indicating the member is a currently serving officer. The buff border of the ribbon and black ground of the miniature shoulder strap indicate the officer is serving is at the national level and the silver eagle he is Assistant Adjutant General or Aide-de-Camp to the national Commander in Chief, or possibly a medical director at the national level. The miniature shoulder strap is manufacturer marked on the back, :J. K. Davison Phila.” overall excellent condition.  This lot is part of the G.A.R. personal effects of George S. Burke who served in Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery and Co. C, 1st New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry. Burke was a resident of Barnard - Rochester, New York. He initially belonged to the New York G.A.R. Post No. 1 (O'Rorke Post) of Rochester, New York and was still listed as a member of that post in 1899. At some point he joined the Myron Adams Post No. 84 which was chartered in 1896. Please see lot 2232 for Burke's engraved G.A.R. Cemetery Division Chief badge and calling card for the Myron Adams Post. In-house shipping available. Pickup is Monday, Feb 17 from 11 am to 7 pm and Tuesday Feb 18 from Noon to 4 pm at our offices in Lancaster, OH 43130 (we moved! Just down the road) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge a $5/lot fee if you pick up on an alternate day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all Ohio bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform or submitted to us. TL27