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A great badge created for the 1905 Grand Army of the Republic New Jersey state deparment reunion held in Trenton, New Jersey. A ceramic canteen is attached to the hanger. The hanger has the word "Delegate" on it and is attached to a chain in the front and a blue ribbon on the back of the hanger. A white ceramic canteen is hanging from the chains. Written in gold ink on the canteen is "Annual Reunion - Grand Army of the Republic - June 2 - -23, 1905 - Trenton, N.J.". The GAR star is on the back of the canteen in gold ink. A paper label is attached to the back of the blue ribbon. Written on the label in black ink is "D.J. Bechtel Engraver, Stamps, Badges, Ect. - Wedding and Visiting Cards. - This canteen manufactured by The Thomas Maddock's Sons' Co., Trenton, N.J. Manufacturers of Souvenirs for Lodges, etc.". This paper label is usually always missing from the badge.
Item #: 13540
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