Description
1896 United Confederate Veteran UCV Richmond Reunion Badge. Original souvenir badge as worn by United Confederate Veterans at the 6th Annual Reunion of the UCV in Richmond, Virginia in 1896. 1 1/2″ by 2 1/2″, of a handsome stamped brass with great detail and bright finish, a two part body with a pinback top bar that reads “SOUVENIR,” two suspension rings, and a body that reads “REUNION, UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS, JUNE 30, 1896, CONFEDERATE WHITE HOUSE & JEFF DAVIS HOME, RICHMOND, VA..” An American eagle appears above the building within a diamond and laurel branches. The back mark reads “SCHWAAB S & S CO., MILWAUKEE.”. This one is however missing the pin on the reverse.
