An especially nice Grand Army of the Republic membership medal with a Massachusetts Device remains in especially nice throughout retaining its original fine condition ribbon and early T-back post officers suspension bar. This especially attractive Civil War veteran medal is offered here direct from years of storage and is untouched with, sharp edges, a rich natural age patina and original suspension ribbon. Per G. A. R. requirements, these handsome medals were cast from the bronze of Confederate cannon. ( This medal will come with a nice color facsimile of an original issue envelope face attesting to use of captured Confederate cannon metal.) An attractive memento from a time when the G.A.R. was the most influential group in the country. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!