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Offered is a great badge worn by naval veterans of the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia ( Merrimac) at the 50th anniversary of their battle in 1862.  This badge was worn by a member of the reception committee at the reunion.  The badge has a heavy hanger and drop.  The ribbon is a blue and gray color.  Written on the hanger is "RECEPTION COMMITTEE".  The beautiful drop has an eagle on a U.S. shield.  On the left side of the shield is the likeness of William Howard Taft - President and on the right side is the likeness of Capt. John Ericsson - Inventor.  A likeness of the "Monitor" is underneath Taft and Ericsson.  The dates "1862 - 1912" is underneath the "Monitor".   Written on the back of the drop is "Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle between the MONITOR and MERRIMAC - Mar. 9th - 1862 - 1912".  There are two ribbons behind the drop.  The first  or top ribbon has been creased by the heavy drop.