1883 Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Medal Ribbon s of v pin.

1883 Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Medal with Ribbon. Seems to be in really good shape. It measures approx. 1 1/8" across and 2 1/2" from top to bottom. Good Luck!!

The history of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is closely associated with the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), which was founded in 1866, and the Allied Orders of the GAR, which were later formed to continue its work. GAR Post 94 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania created a Cadet Corps in 1878, which later became the Sons of Veterans. Similar units were organized throughout many neighboring states. In 1882 the first session of the Commandery-inChief, Sons of Veterans was held at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In later years, the name was changed to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The need for an Auxiliary was soon recognized and through the efforts of Major A. P. Davis, the first Ladies Aid Society was organized at Philadelphia