Original U.S. Civil War Post War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Open Crown Felt Cap With Badge and Cord Bira Gun and came to be known

and came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny"

was in reserve

This award is in great condition and comes ready to display with the original box

along with what appears to be inspection stamp

Developed in late 1930's by Mine Safety Appliance (MSA)

Original U.S. Civil War Post War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Open Crown Felt Cap With Badge and Cord Bira Gun and came to be knownOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a well worn GAR cap, once worn by a Veteran by the American Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army (United States Army), Union Navy (U. S. Navy), and the Marines who served in the American Civil War. It was founded in 1866 in Decatur, Illinois, and grew to include hundreds of "posts" (local community units)