Thor996 Posted November 14, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2018 1863-1893 New York Monument Dedication medal. Why, when or who re ribboned the medal I do not know. If anyone can shed some light on the re ribbon and the clasp, I'd appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBeyer Posted November 15, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2018 My guess is that this piece is a marriage of a pendant without a ribbon and a ribbon without a pendant. It is weren't for the metal for the top and bottom being different, I might not have known it didn't originate like this. Can you provide a closer view of the suspension bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 15, 2018 sure which part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted November 15, 2018 here's a shot of the bar [is this the suspension bar?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBeyer Posted November 15, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 15, 2018 Sorry for not being more clear. The bar with the stylized letters is what I would like to see in more detail. The first photos you supplied were good. I just could not zoom in enough to positively make out what letters were on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted November 16, 2018 How's this? this is sewn so I can't get a good shot of the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted November 16, 2018 I think this OES is order of eastern star monogram...so masonic ribbon on Gettysburg monument medal? OES colors match the ribbon colors too. So this would be a marriage of a Gettysburg monument medal and a masonic lodge ribbon and badge if I am correct. https://www.gettysburgfreemasons.org/order-of-the-eastern-star-chapter-392/o-e-s-history/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBeyer Posted November 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted November 16, 2018 I agree with that assessment. While it looks nice to the unknowing bystander, to someone who prefers items in their original condition, I would break apart the marriage and treat them as separate pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted November 16, 2018 I agree with that assessment. While it looks nice to the unknowing bystander, to someone who prefers items in their original condition, I would break apart the marriage and treat them as separate pieces. I was told by someone who has a Gettysburg medals page that this may most likely have been a veteran who was also an OES member. I prefer to leave things as I find them and let the next person break them apart. But thanks for your help. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted November 16, 2018 I agree with that assessment. While it looks nice to the unknowing bystander, to someone who prefers items in their original condition, I would break apart the marriage and treat them as separate pieces. but if asked, I'd say that its NOT original veteran piece but a marriage of two parts with no real connection to a vet.. and I'd value it more for the medal without the drape on it.... no deceit on my part ever as to any association ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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