Original U.S. Civil War Post War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Open Crown Felt Cap With Badge and Cord Bira Gun ” Early on D-Day morning

” Early on D-Day morning they would be dropped with several real paratroopers east of the invasion zone

Was the cap from a sailor on the U-652

This award is in great condition and comes ready to display with the original box

was in reserve

Original U.S. Civil War Post War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Open Crown Felt Cap With Badge and Cord Bira Gun ” Early on D-Day morningOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a well worn GAR cap, once worn by a Veteran by the American Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army (United States Army), Union Navy (U. S. Navy), and the Marines who served in the American Civil War. It was founded in 1866 in Decatur, Illinois, and grew to include hundreds of "posts" (local community units)