1883 Medal 17th Annual Encampment G.A.R. Denver White Metal 38mm Co

Coin Details

Description

This 1883 white metal medal at 38mm commemorates the 17th Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) in Denver, Colorado. The G.A.R. was the largest Union veteran organization, and its annual encampments attracted tens of thousands. The 1883 Denver encampment was significant as one of the first major G.A.R. gatherings in the West. White metal was standard for encampment badges. G.A.R. Third-party grading services have brought standardized condition assessment to the medal market, helping establish transparent pricing and increasing collector confidence in authentication and quality evaluation. The packaging, presentation, and documentation of medals — from original boxes and certificates to auction catalog descriptions — constitutes an important secondary collecting area that enriches understanding of how these pieces were marketed and valued. medals are among the most collected Civil War veteran memorabilia.

Rarity Notes

Common. G.A.R. encampment medal, white metal 38mm. Actively collected as a specialty.

Cross References

PCGS #839356; Grand Army of the Republic; 17th Annual Encampment; Denver; White Metal 38mm; 1883