$3,690
Identified Grand Army of the Republic Medal, c. 1911, 14kt enameled gold medal with diamonds rubies, and sapphires, marked in the center GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC/1861-VETERAN-1866 , engraved on the back PRESENTED/TO/John F. Diener,/COMMANDER/Department of Nebraska/G.A.R./BY HIS COMRADES/kearney, Neb./MAY/1911 , a hanging medal above with crossed sabers, marked Co. F/7th PA/CAV. , a major general's bar with two blue sapphires, an eagle with crossed cannons, and a pink silk ribbon with an American flag, ht. 5 in. Note: Accompanied by a photocopy of a journal of the thirty-fifth annual encampment of the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic, which has the remarks made by Diener when he was given this medal by his comrades.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-10-30
