Record 16/44 See Catalog Record Objects Return to Exhibit Page Return to Home Page Search This Exhibit Image 1 of 2 Description  Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Post 119 Associate medal, 1904. Top of medal: eagle seated on crossed cannon & cannon balls. Bottom of medal: 5-pointed star with "Post 119 Associate GAR"; blue ribbon connecting two parts. Handwritten note: "Post 119 Lexington GAR Association. This was presented to George E. Worthen when the "Associates" were formed by the Post in 1904. The presentation to those invited to join, & luncheon, was in the GAR's new quarters in the new Savings Bank Building." (Cataloger's note: George E. Worthen was the father of Edwin B. Worthen, Sr.)

Objects -G.A.R. Post 119 Associate medal, 1904 -Cary Memorial Library 2011. All rights reserved. G.A.R. Associates medal, 1904 001\Worthen3016-1.JPG The Edwin B. Worthen Collection, Cary Memorial Library

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