Grand Army of the Republic membership badge belonging to David Spears

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Part of the official Grand Army of the Republic membership badge that was owned by David Spears. The badge depicts an eagle with two cannons in its talons with an American flag attached to the bottom. The blue backing with white stars in the top left corner is missing from the flag. The official medal (.8b) would be attached to the bottom of the flag.

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