GAR Civil War Medal Grand Army of the Republic - Basic Medal Replacement Ribbon

Description

Display or Wear Your GAR or FCL Medal With Pride.
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/Red/
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GAR Officer's Medal Replacement Ribbons, Musket & Sword Cases, Garment bags,
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You are purchasing a
WOVEN
REPLICA ribbon for a Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (FCL) medals.
THIS IS NOT ORIGINAL ISSUE EQUIPMENT, but the finest quality replacement ribbon you will find anywhere!
These ribbons are appx
7/8" (22mm) wide and 3 3/4" (95mm) long
, in response to customer feedback, these are slightly more narrow and shorter then those offered in the past.
[NOTE: I have 4 5/16" (110mm) long ribbons available to add a GAR Officer bar for the same price. If you want the longer ribbon contact me BEFORE you make your purchase!]
BUYER BEWARE: Many of the, so called, replacement ribbons being offered are too wide or too narrow. So, please be sure that what you are purchasing meets your needs!
Unlike EMBROIDERED ribbons created with a single needle, these WOVEN ribbons are created using 4 needles and each end is sealed so they will not fray like others I've seen offered for sale.
And if you are concerned about historic accuracy
, this ribbon is extremely detailed, right down to the blue field intersecting the 1st red stripe; which is something we are unaccustomed to seeing in U.S. Flags.
In addition, the blue field is woven on the LEFT SIDE, which is the proper way the U.S. Flag is to be displayed and
the only way
to position this ribbon when hanging the GAR Star. (SEE OTHER LISTINGS UNDER GAR MEDALS FOR OFFICER'S MEDAL REPLACEMENT RIBBONS OR VISIT OUR EBAY STORE!)
In existence between 1866 and 1949, at its peak the GAR counted 409,489 members.  Since most GAR & FCL membership medals now exceed 100 years of age, the original cloth ribbons, even those few that survive intact, deteriorate each time they are touched or exposed to the elements, and are especially susceptible to fading from the sun or harsh incandescent lighting.  So, surviving membership medals in good condition are increasingly rare, especially where the original cloth ribbon is concerned.
Through removing and properly storing your medal’s original issue ribbon, you can now wear or display your cherished keepsake while protecting its value for generations yet to come.
"WHY DOESN'T THE RIBBON FIT THE STAR?"  That's a good question. Back when the Type III medal was first introduced, the star was much larger, so the ribbon fit easily between the "uprights" on the star. However, since the medal looked so much like the Congressional Medal of Honor, they changed the eagle and made the star smaller. However, so that the eagle did not slide back and forth along the ribbon, the kept the attachment bar on the back the same width, but the "uprights" of the star on the regular membership medal were now more narrow. Therefor, the ribbon must be compressed to fit the opening.
We are a Combat Disabled Veteran owned small business.  Since creating our first reproduction medal in 2007, we have been guided by the principle that we would provide you -- our customer -- with the highest quality, most accurate reproductions possible, at an affordable price.  Each product we sell has been painstakingly developed, often over many months, injected with as much WOW factor as we can muster, and then carefully packaged and shipped within one business day.  If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason – or for no reason at all – please give us an opportunity to set things right, or we will gladly refund the purchase price! (rev. 1 Oct 20)
We cannot be responsible for any items shipped outside of the United States if damaged, refused, or seized by customs regulators in your country, etc.  Import duties, taxes and other charges you might incur due to overseas shipping are not included in the item price and are the buyers responsibility.  Please check with your country's Customs Office and /or Postal Service to determine what, if any, additional costs will be added prior to bidding/buying.  Delivery time to your country can vary widely, from a few days to many weeks, depending on your local mail processing and/or customs inspection requirements.
To knowingly falsify a Customs Declaration is Illegal under International Law!  So, when you purchase an item from us, it must be declared as merchandise and cannot be changed!
(rev. 11 Feb 21)
Save $$$ on Shipping and Handling!
We will combine all item shipped at the same time and to the same address and you will only pay Shipping and Handling on the highest cost item, regardless of how many items you purchase.  So, if purchasing multiple items, please ask us to send you an invoice so we can properly deduct any excess S & H charges. (rev. 3 Mar 12)
PAYMENT POLICY:  Payment must be received within 3-business days of purchase and the item will not be shipped until payment clears.
RETURN POLICY:  If anything in this offering has been misstated we will take the item back and refund all your money, including return postage, once the item, in “like new” condition, is in our possession.  If you received an item in error, we will replace it once the incorrect item is in our possession, and we will reimburse you for the actual cost of return postage.  All other returns must be approved by us, in advance, received within 14-calendar days of your receipt, and are to be packaged and insured to assure deliver in “like new” condition.  Refunds on returned items exclude all postage, handling, payment processing fees, insurance, etc. associated with the sale of this item.
Be sure to check out our other Civil War Medals, Deluxe General Officer & Colonel Shoulder Boards/Straps & Dress Gauntlets, GAR Medal Replacement Ribbons, General Officer Sword Belt - Belt Buckles - Sword Knot & Swivel Snaps, Ball/Opera Leather Dress Gloves, Civil War Officer Shoulder Straps, Embroidered Officer's Epaulets, and much more.  Just click on SEE OTHER ITEMS in the SELLER BOX at the upper right corner!
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