Lot 890
Unique Handcrafted"G.A.R." Commemorative Frame. Handcrafted, framed "G.A.R." commemorative display frame and assemblage of rare 33 medals, ribbons & photos, of W.S. Kirby, a noted Civil War veteran.who apparently served in Co. B, 50th Missouri Infantry Volunteers. Large, impressive assemblage is 26¼ x 34¼ in., with a decorated hand-carved wooden frame, into which Kirby has inscribed drawings, photos, mementos, a postcard, and a news clipping detailing memorable Civil War personae and colleagues from his life. The central portion of the piece features an outstanding display of some 33 (thirty three) different Commemorative Badges, Silk Ribbons, and Medals dated from approximately 1881 to 1949, the latest date found on the ornately engraved frame itself being 1977, and are in excellent overall condition, for numerous official G.A.R. and other encampments or Woman's relief gatherings, all affixed to a green velvet backdrop, approximately. 20 x 27½ in. On the right side of the frame is a 4 in. piece of a stick with a pasted image of the American flag -- the stick is a remnant of the "first flagpole raised in Lincoln's Campaign when he Run for President." Also attached to the frame is a piece of a leather drum that survived the Civil War and was carried by George Edwards. A few dents and dings, but overall fine. Kirby "signs" his work on the back in a carved inscription: "Made in July 1934 by W.S. Kirby," and inscribes the front of the frame: "W.S. Kirby made this frame and placed all Badges And Other Things for Mr. and Mrs. Patton"… "This Is A Fine Collection And Should Never be Destroyed. When the Last Comrade has Passed Away You Can Look on This and Safely Say, They are Not Dead, They Are Just Away."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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