This item is an authentic Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) horseshoe plaque, which served as a patriotic fraternal emblem or wall plaque for Union veterans of the American Civil War. This served as a patriotic fraternal emblem or wall plaque for Union veterans of the American Civil War.
A traditional \"Good Luck\" horseshoe framing a standard U.S. Shield (hand-painted with a 13-star flag design). This sits directly above the five-pointed G.A.R. membership star, flanked at the bottom by the organization\'s initials: G.A.R. The entire piece is crowned by a spread-wing eagle perched atop a decorative bar. The reverse reveals its maker\'s mark: \"DESIGN PAT APPLD FOR BY C. L. HOAG.\" C.L. Hoag was a respected designer of finely cast novelty horseshoe plaques, which were originally finished with a bright gold wash/gilt accent over a cast iron or white metal base. This item dates from 1880s-1900. Please view photos for details.
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