G.A.R. Medal

G.A.R. Medal - Inventory Number: VET 149

27th Encampment Department of Illinois.  1923 Delegate.  

Two piece medal.  Top bar has a pin on the back and scrollwork design, that reads, "REPRESENTATIVE".  Blue ribbon with an ancho, cannon, and a rifle at the bottom.  Below this is a circular medal with the profile of a veteran at the center.  Inscribed around the edge is "Edward P. Bartlett, Department Commander 1922".  Reverse is inscribed 27th Annual Encampment Department of Illinois G.A.R. Peoria, Ill. June 19-20-21 1923.   In excellent condition.  Measures approximately 4 1/8 inches.  

Inventory Number: VET 149