1906 40th GAR Encampment Galesburg Illinois Medal. The GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (GAR) was a national association of Union Civil War veterans, founded in Springfield, IL, in 1866. Please email with any questions. Buyer to pay $4.50 first class shipping and handling within the continental United States (international shipping is more). Check out my other auctions. I gladly combine shipping if you buy any items within a few days. Just give me a heads up to send you a revised invoice. Thanks and good luck!