In some ways it does resemble a plate, however, its weight (2.65 POUNDS), it's composition (ALL METAL), and the fact that there is no manufacture's mark anywhere on it tells me that it is much more than just a plate. As a point of reference I will include a picture of a souvenir plate from the 50th reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg from my collection.
Thanks for the extra picture. It does look like a souvenir plate to me.
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Yes, this is a modern piece. It appears to be a part of a collector series that ran in the 1990s. I wonder why the Gettysburg piece isn't signed though....that would have helped to avoid any confusion. At any rate I thank you guys for your help in sorting this out. I have already arraigned for a full refund .
Hello again, I just got the Presidential Appointment signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt back from the framer. I had it flattened, matted and framed professionally.
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Hello again, I just got the Presidential Appointment signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt back from the framer. I had it flattened, matted and framed professionally.
See close up picture below ....sorry about the glare. The text reads as follows.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States of America.
To all who shall see these presents greeting.
Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Harry H. Woodring , Secretary of War, I do appoint him a member of the commission to cooperate with the commission appointed by the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania in commemoration of the seventy-fifth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1938 and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to law, and to have and to hold the said office, with all the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining unto him the said Harry H. Woodring Persuant to the provisions of public resolution No. 133, 74th Congress, approved June 24th, 1936.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this seventeenth day of July in the year of our lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty seven, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty second.
@Gettysburgcollector That is so interesting to see and read the formal written words from the past and how it is still around to this day. Thank you again for posting.
I just added this flag to my collection. The text reads "UCV" & "Gettysburg 1938". It's a small cotton parade flag. It measures roughly 4 1/2" x 6" and it is still attached to its original 10 1/4" pole and still has its original gold fringe around three sides of its perimeter. Its the only one I've ever seen.!
I just added a five foot long Streamer from the 75th Reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg to my collection. It is an extremely rare piece. See pictures below and also here is a link to the only other example that I can find. It is in the collection of the National Park Service. https://museum.nps.gov/ParkObjdet.aspx?rID=GETT 35885&db=objects&dir=CR AAWEB&page=49
I just added another piece to my collection which also fits into our discussion on this board. It is a matchbook from the 75th Reunion and it is also advertising for sales of the new Gettysburg Half Dollar.
@DCW said:
Here is the formal invitation to the reunion, sent to my great-great-great-grandfather:
Very nice!
I see they called it "The War of 1861-1865" rather than "The Civil War." Political Correctness, I guess.
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Here is a ticket to the Dedication Ceremony for the Eternal Light Peace Memorial . This ticket was reserved for Richard F Hamer as noted on the back of the ticket. Mr. Hamer was a member of Governor Earle's staff. I just added this ticket to my collection. It is the only one that I have ever seen.
I really enjoy seeing these historic artifacts. Thanks for posting them. I wish I had something material from my great great uncle who was in Pickett's division and wounded in the eponymous Charge. I'll just post my run of the mill commemorative.
Hi Kaz, since your great great uncle was in Pickett's Division I thought you might like to see this Medal from my collection. It is from the reunion of Pickett's Division that took place at Gettysburg in July of 1887 which is well documented online.
Thanks! That's a neat medal. I don't know if "Uncle Wyatt" made it to the reunion or not. My grandfather, according to family lore, spent a lot of time talking to him about his wartime experiences, but I have been unable to locate any notes of the conversations. I've also been told that his uniform, or part of it, had been kept by the family but was improperly stored and eaten by moths. Sad.
Here is a Grand Army of the Republic medal from the 1885 Encampment that took place at Gettysburg. I just got it yesterday in Gettysburg at the Battlefield Coin Show. It is graded MS 67 by NGC
@Gettysburgcollector said:
Here is a Grand Army of the Republic medal from the 1885 Encampment that took place at Gettysburg. I just got it yesterday in Gettysburg at the Battlefield Coin Show. It is graded MS 67 by NGC!
That looks awesome @Gettysburgcollector! Congrats for picking it up. I'm a big fan of the G.A.R. pieces. Is there a reference for these?
Also, do you know if there's a PhotoVision for it?
@DCW said:
Here is the formal invitation to the reunion, sent to my great-great-great-grandfather:
Very nice!
I see they called it "The War of 1861-1865" rather than "The Civil War." Political Correctness, I guess.
Its also officially known as the war of rebellion which most certainly would not be correct for the reunion.
What a fabulous collection @Gettysburgcollector many thanks.
@DCW said:
Here is the formal invitation to the reunion, sent to my great-great-great-grandfather:
Very nice!
I see they called it "The War of 1861-1865" rather than "The Civil War." Political Correctness, I guess.
I'm not so sure. The following 1952 article "A Name for the American War of 1861-1865" by E. Merton Coulter says it was still called the "American War of 1861-1865" in 1952.
I don't know if there is any reference for these medals. I sent out a few emails trying to get some more information. Here is another 1885 piece from my collection.
@Zoins Interesting. Does the rest of the article resolve anything?
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Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
I had a custom case built for my blue and gray streamer from the 75th Reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg. For size comparisons of the streamer the inside measurements of the case are 1.5 feet x 5 feet.
At the collector show today in Gettysburg I was able to buy a very rare ribbon directly related to my avatar. It is a ribbon from the reunion of Pickett's Men at Gettysburg July 3d 1887.
Here is another interesting piece that I just picked up......a 1910 elongated penny commemorating the dedication of the Pennsylvania State Monument at Gettysburg.
I just added another extremely rare piece to my collection. It is a Championship Band Medal from the 75th Reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg. It was awarded to the Winning Band of the Parade Competition, The Kiltie Band of the White Rose Post, No. 556, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of York, Pennsylvania.
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Yes it was this shiny when I got it I haven't done anything to it. The reverse is blank I can post a picture later today.
Here is the reverse. Please let me know your thoughts.
Really does just look like a plate to me
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In some ways it does resemble a plate, however, its weight (2.65 POUNDS), it's composition (ALL METAL), and the fact that there is no manufacture's mark anywhere on it tells me that it is much more than just a plate. As a point of reference I will include a picture of a souvenir plate from the 50th reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg from my collection.
Thanks for the extra picture. It does look like a souvenir plate to me.
Looks a lot like this one, https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROBERT-DENNISON-EDITIONS-CHARGER-OREGON-TRAIL-SCHOONER-HALF-DOLLAR-PLAQUE-95/232510075578?hash=item3622ae32ba:g:vNgAAOSw1uVZ0ql8
Bingo!
Yes, this is a modern piece. It appears to be a part of a collector series that ran in the 1990s. I wonder why the Gettysburg piece isn't signed though....that would have helped to avoid any confusion. At any rate I thank you guys for your help in sorting this out. I have already arraigned for a full refund .
Always a good thread when you learn something new.
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Here is the formal invitation to the reunion, sent to my great-great-great-grandfather:
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Here are a few pictures of a pamphlet that I own from the Reunion.
Hello again, I just got the Presidential Appointment signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt back from the framer. I had it flattened, matted and framed professionally.
Very interesting, thanks.
This is a great thread. Thank you all!
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Could you please post a closeup of what is written?
See close up picture below ....sorry about the glare. The text reads as follows.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States of America.
To all who shall see these presents greeting.
Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Harry H. Woodring , Secretary of War, I do appoint him a member of the commission to cooperate with the commission appointed by the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania in commemoration of the seventy-fifth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1938 and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to law, and to have and to hold the said office, with all the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining unto him the said Harry H. Woodring Persuant to the provisions of public resolution No. 133, 74th Congress, approved June 24th, 1936.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this seventeenth day of July in the year of our lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty seven, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty second.
By the President Franklin D Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Secretary of State
@Gettysburgcollector That is so interesting to see and read the formal written words from the past and how it is still around to this day. Thank you again for posting.
I just added this flag to my collection. The text reads "UCV" & "Gettysburg 1938". It's a small cotton parade flag. It measures roughly 4 1/2" x 6" and it is still attached to its original 10 1/4" pole and still has its original gold fringe around three sides of its perimeter. Its the only one I've ever seen.!
Very nice; thanks for posting this.
I just added a five foot long Streamer from the 75th Reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg to my collection. It is an extremely rare piece. See pictures below and also here is a link to the only other example that I can find. It is in the collection of the National Park Service. https://museum.nps.gov/ParkObjdet.aspx?rID=GETT 35885&db=objects&dir=CR AAWEB&page=49
I have been trying to find a picture from the reunion with one of these streamers in it. Does anyone know anything further about these streamers ?
Very cool
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
I just added another piece to my collection which also fits into our discussion on this board. It is a matchbook from the 75th Reunion and it is also advertising for sales of the new Gettysburg Half Dollar.
Very nice!
I see they called it "The War of 1861-1865" rather than "The Civil War." Political Correctness, I guess.
Hello, please see this link for an interesting story concerning the badge at the beginning of this thread.
http://segtours.com/blog/
Nice read and reminder of the great battle that took place 156 years ago.
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Here is a ticket to the Dedication Ceremony for the Eternal Light Peace Memorial . This ticket was reserved for Richard F Hamer as noted on the back of the ticket. Mr. Hamer was a member of Governor Earle's staff. I just added this ticket to my collection. It is the only one that I have ever seen.
I really enjoy seeing these historic artifacts. Thanks for posting them. I wish I had something material from my great great uncle who was in Pickett's division and wounded in the eponymous Charge. I'll just post my run of the mill commemorative.
Hi Kaz, since your great great uncle was in Pickett's Division I thought you might like to see this Medal from my collection. It is from the reunion of Pickett's Division that took place at Gettysburg in July of 1887 which is well documented online.
@Gettysburgcollector
That is an awesome medal! I can see why you made it your avatar.
Keep posting these great items
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Thanks! That's a neat medal. I don't know if "Uncle Wyatt" made it to the reunion or not. My grandfather, according to family lore, spent a lot of time talking to him about his wartime experiences, but I have been unable to locate any notes of the conversations. I've also been told that his uniform, or part of it, had been kept by the family but was improperly stored and eaten by moths. Sad.
Here's a William Key of Philadelphia token I picked up:
what an awesome thread ... thanks for sharing !!!
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Here is a Grand Army of the Republic medal from the 1885 Encampment that took place at Gettysburg. I just got it yesterday in Gettysburg at the Battlefield Coin Show. It is graded MS 67 by NGC
That looks awesome @Gettysburgcollector! Congrats for picking it up. I'm a big fan of the G.A.R. pieces. Is there a reference for these?
Also, do you know if there's a PhotoVision for it?
Its also officially known as the war of rebellion which most certainly would not be correct for the reunion.
What a fabulous collection @Gettysburgcollector many thanks.
I'm not so sure. The following 1952 article "A Name for the American War of 1861-1865" by E. Merton Coulter says it was still called the "American War of 1861-1865" in 1952.
During the war, it was called "The War of 1861".
When did the term "Civil War" become popular?
https://www.jstor.org/stable/40577342?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
I don't know if there is any reference for these medals. I sent out a few emails trying to get some more information. Here is another 1885 piece from my collection.
@Zoins Interesting. Does the rest of the article resolve anything?
Impressive collection.
Very
I had a custom case built for my blue and gray streamer from the 75th Reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg. For size comparisons of the streamer the inside measurements of the case are 1.5 feet x 5 feet.
At the collector show today in Gettysburg I was able to buy a very rare ribbon directly related to my avatar. It is a ribbon from the reunion of Pickett's Men at Gettysburg July 3d 1887.
@Gettysburgcollector
Very impressive collection.
Thanks for the thread.
That ribbon is very nice!
Some threads just draw you in. This is one of them. Love the history and personal connections to the past!
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452
Here is another interesting piece that I just picked up......a 1910 elongated penny commemorating the dedication of the Pennsylvania State Monument at Gettysburg.
I just picked up another very cool piece. It’s a token from the Gettysburg Electric Railway Company. See pictures below. Here is a link to an informative page concerning the company and the Token.
http://www.novanumismatics.com/the-gettysburg-electric-railway-its-token/
I just added another extremely rare piece to my collection. It is a Championship Band Medal from the 75th Reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg. It was awarded to the Winning Band of the Parade Competition, The Kiltie Band of the White Rose Post, No. 556, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of York, Pennsylvania.
Never even heard of that one @Gettysburgcollector !
You have a most impressive collection
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