Grand Army of the Republic Box

Grand Army of the Republic Founded 1866. Box was used to hold various medals. When the last member died in 1956 the GAR was dissolved. Wood box, painted red, black GAR on top. 9-½”x8”x10-½” . With divided compartments in interior. Noted in pencil prices for hat cords, buttons and more. A nice GAR salesman’s box. Founded in 1866, the GAR became one of the most influential veterans' organizations in American history. It advocated for veterans' pensions, established soldiers' homes, promoted patriotic education, and helped popularize Memorial Day(originally called Decoration Day). At its peak in the 1890s, it had hundreds of thousands of members and significant political influence.