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Offered is a nice badge worn at the 1890 General Robert E. Lee Monument unveiling. This neat badge consists of two ribbons. The top ribbon is red. On the red ribbon in gold ink is a likeness of the Lee Monument. Written in gold colored ink is "Souvenir - Robt. E. Lee Monument - Richmond, Va. Oct. 27, 1887 - Unveiled May 29, 1890". The white bottom ribbon has General Robert E. lee's Farewell address to his army given on April 10th, 1865. The two ribbons are sewn together. The top ribbon is approximately 4 7/8 inches tall and approximately 2 1/2 inches wide. The bottom ribbon is approximately 7 1/2 inches tall and approximately 2 1/2 inches wide.

Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia, 10th April 1865.

General Order
No. 9

After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.

I need not tell the survivors of so many hard fought battles, who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to the result from no distrust of them.

But feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I have determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen.

By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection.

With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

— R. E. Lee, General, General