Lot of over 160 items dating from the Civil War-era to 20th century. Highlights include: Trimmed CDV of a Civil War soldier. 30+ ribbons, badges, medals, and insignia, most from GAR reunions that occurred in Ohio, primarily Cincinnati and Hamilton, including the 35th and 93rd Ohio Volunteers. A Spanish American War-era welcome home ribbon for the 4th OVI is also included, as well as what looks to be a ribbon for a fraternal gathering in Hamilton, OH, 1906, with German text, and a political ribbon promoting James E. Campbell for Congress, 1906. Approx. 60 buttons, including a "CSA" button marked "Superior Quality" on reverse, as well as many with the GAR initials or symbol showing soldiers shaking hands. Other examples feature spread-winged eagles, fraternal symbols, anchors, crossed flags, a Cincinnati Police button, and more. 4 commemorative spoons, including a pair celebrating the Flagship Olympia and Battleship Maine. Hat with GAR insignia. Soldier's hat cord. Eagle belt plate. 7 Harper's Weekly issues dating from 1863-1873. McElroy, Joseph C. Chickamauga: Record of the Ohio Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission. Cincinnati, OH: Earhart & Richardson, 1896. 8vo, cloth covers with gilt title and spine, 199pp. Frontis separated from spine. May 1898 issue of the Illustrated War News. 5 Civil War-period engravings featuring composite portraits of military and political figures, 6.25 x 9.5 in., including the following titles: Defenders of the Union, by J.C. Buttre, NY, 1866; Our Heroic Dead, by A.H. Ritchie, 1866; President & Others / New Members of Cabinet, by G.R. Hall, 1866; Eminent Upholders in Congress of the War for the Union, by H.B. Hall, NY, n.d.; and Eminent Loyal Governors, by J.C. Buttre, NY, 1865. Toning and some scattered spotting to engravings. Each with tissue guard. Military discharge dated February 21, 1899, for William L. Martin, Co. M, 23rd New York Infantry. The document indicates that Martin was Canadian born, working as a guide before enrolling in the army at the age of 36. With original tube. King, W. Nephew. The Story of the War of 1898. New York, NY: Peter Fenelon Collier, 1898. Large horizontal folio (13 x 20.5 in.), hard bound in maroon cloth cover with embossed and gilt decorations and lettering (which has faded), 322 pp. Small leather diary containing notes/lists/entries/recipes written in various hands, ca 1860s. 35 commemorative/souvenir postcards. Approx. 8 20th century booklets, including reproductions of GAR manuals/journals and US Army Regulations and Notes for Uniforms. 3 Barnes's Natural Slant Penmanship booklets, Nos. 4, 5, and 7, 1901.
Lot of over 160 items dating from the Civil War-era to 20th century. Highlights include: Trimmed CDV of a Civil War soldier. 30+ ribbons, badges, medals, and insignia, most from GAR reunions that occurred in Ohio, primarily Cincinnati and Hamilton, including the 35th and 93rd Ohio Volunteers. A Spanish American War-era welcome home ribbon for the 4th OVI is also included, as well as what looks to be a ribbon for a fraternal gathering in Hamilton, OH, 1906, with German text, and a political ribbon promoting James E. Campbell for Congress, 1906. Approx. 60 buttons, including a "CSA" button marked "Superior Quality" on reverse, as well as many with the GAR initials or symbol showing soldiers shaking hands. Other examples feature spread-winged eagles, fraternal symbols, anchors, crossed flags, a Cincinnati Police button, and more. 4 commemorative spoons, including a pair celebrating the Flagship Olympia and Battleship Maine. Hat with GAR insignia. Soldier's hat cord. Eagle belt plate. 7 Harper's Weekly issues dating from 1863-1873. McElroy, Joseph C. Chickamauga: Record of the Ohio Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission. Cincinnati, OH: Earhart & Richardson, 1896. 8vo, cloth covers with gilt title and spine, 199pp. Frontis separated from spine. May 1898 issue of the Illustrated War News. 5 Civil War-period engravings featuring composite portraits of military and political figures, 6.25 x 9.5 in., including the following titles: Defenders of the Union, by J.C. Buttre, NY, 1866; Our Heroic Dead, by A.H. Ritchie, 1866; President & Others / New Members of Cabinet, by G.R. Hall, 1866; Eminent Upholders in Congress of the War for the Union, by H.B. Hall, NY, n.d.; and Eminent Loyal Governors, by J.C. Buttre, NY, 1865. Toning and some scattered spotting to engravings. Each with tissue guard. Military discharge dated February 21, 1899, for William L. Martin, Co. M, 23rd New York Infantry. The document indicates that Martin was Canadian born, working as a guide before enrolling in the army at the age of 36. With original tube. King, W. Nephew. The Story of the War of 1898. New York, NY: Peter Fenelon Collier, 1898. Large horizontal folio (13 x 20.5 in.), hard bound in maroon cloth cover with embossed and gilt decorations and lettering (which has faded), 322 pp. Small leather diary containing notes/lists/entries/recipes written in various hands, ca 1860s. 35 commemorative/souvenir postcards. Approx. 8 20th century booklets, including reproductions of GAR manuals/journals and US Army Regulations and Notes for Uniforms. 3 Barnes's Natural Slant Penmanship booklets, Nos. 4, 5, and 7, 1901.
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