Posted 6 years ago
klndish
(4 items)
Another family item from my grandmother. Lettering is too small for my eyes but it looks like a VS in the center and I can partially make out some of the lettering and roman numerals. ?? GRATIA DE SERVATUS M?CCCXXX, and maybe a 1 after the x's. Appreciate any help in identifying this. Not sure how it would have attached to clothing since it appears to be a solid shank behind the pin.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). It started in the late 19th century and continues today.
Looks to be a lapel pin (through a button hole). A photo of the back and any manufacturers marks would be helpful.
Your pin looks early.
scott
Thank you again! I updated the photos to show the back but unfortunately I couldn't find any marks. Glad to know what it is though and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Lisa
It goes on a lapel in a button hole-- the larger back will hold it in place once.
This style dates from the end of the 19th century.
Here is a photo that shows how they were worn (GAR lapel button):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CIVIL-WAR-GAR-MILITARY-Grand-Army-of-the-Republic-Member-Lapel-Pin-Cabinet-Card-/142762328228?hash=item213d4c40a4%3Ag%3ANYQAAOSwFHZasSWY&nma=true&si=ONAyO3VxJv3Rp%252FpilWuAASL%252FzAk%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
scott
It's nice to see how it was worn...thank you!