SOLD!!! An extremely hard to find ribbon worn by members of the Wilson Post, No. 1, Baltimore, Maryland at the 1882 Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment. The Wilson Post was the host Grand Army of the Republic post for the encampment. This beautiful ribbon is light blue. Written in gold ink on the ribbon is "Fair Committee - Wilson Post, No. 1, G.A.R. - Baltimore - Dec. 18 - 23, 1882". A large Grand Army of the Republic membership badge likeness is centered in the middle of the ribbon. An U.S. flag ribbon is attached to the flag part of the membership badge. The ribbon was made by Torsch Bros. Manufacturers, Baltimore, Maryland as noted on a sticker attached to the back of the ribbon.
Item #: 14868
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