. Manual of the civil war and key to the Grand army of the republic and kindred societies . l;)bon is at-tached to the figure of the above-described eagle, cross-cannon, etc., andthe other end is fastened to a five-pointed star, in the centre of which isthe figure of the Goddess of Liberty,rejiresenting Loyalty; on either side asoldier and a sailor clasping hands,representing Fraternity, and two chil-dren receiving benediction and assur-ance of protection from the comrades,representing Charity. On each side of the group is the NationalFlag and the Eagle, representing Freedom ; and the Axe, or
. Manual of the civil war and key to the Grand army of the republic and kindred societies . l;)bon is at-tached to the figure of the above-described eagle, cross-cannon, etc., andthe other end is fastened to a five-pointed star, in the centre of which isthe figure of the Goddess of Liberty,rejiresenting Loyalty; on either side asoldier and a sailor clasping hands,representing Fraternity, and two chil-dren receiving benediction and assur-ance of protection from the comrades,representing Charity. On each side of the group is the NationalFlag and the Eagle, representing Freedom ; and the Axe, or Bundleof Rods, or Fasces, representing Union. In each i)oint of the star is the insignia of the various arms ofthe service, viz.: the Bugle for Infantry, Cross-cannon for Artillery,Cross-muskets for the Marine, Cross-swords for Cavalry, and theAnchor for Sailors. Over the Central Group are the words, Grand Army of theRepublic, and under the word and figures, 1861—Veteran—1866, commemorating the commencement and close of the Rebel-lion, and also the date of organization of the MEMBERSHIP BADGE TlIK (IKANl) ARMY OV THK KKlUHLIC. 39 OFFICIAL BADGES OF THE G. A. R.
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