GAR, CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S HAT Vintage Unused MEMORIAL DAY PATRIOTIC Postcard

Description: Up for bid is a wonderful vintage patriotic Memorial Day postcard. This card features a colorful lithographic illustration of a GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) medal pinned to a Civil War Officer's hat. His sword can be seen behind it as Old Glory waves above it. When you supersize image 1 you will see the wonderful detail on this card. The colors are still vivid and the artistry is just great! Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. SOURCE: Memorial Day History Published by E. Nash, this beautifully embossed card has not been posted and has no handwriting on its divided back. Here is a wonderful vintage card that is ready for framing, to be given as a thoughtful gift, or to add to your Patriotic, Civil War or Memorial Day postcard collection. Better bid now, before another collector takes it away forever. GAR, CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S HAT Vintage Unused MEMORIAL DAY PATRIOTIC Postcard Click images to enlarge Description CHRYSTAL CITY CARDS PAPER ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES “Where Memories Are Chrystal Clear” Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 6.99 USD

Location: Moorpark, California

End Time: 2024-10-05T23:04:13.000Z

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