Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2023.108.033 |
Title |
Joseph Lemberger G.A.R. Kepi |
Description |
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post 42 kepi originally owned by Joseph Lemberger. The GAR was a veterans association for Civil War veterans. Lemberger served in the Civil War in the 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, which only existed briefly in response to Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania. The unit fought at Gettysburg and was then disbanded. Lemberger was also the superintendant of Tabor Reformed Church's Sunday School and wrote teaching materials for other Sunday schools. |
Object Name |
Hat, Military |
Date |
c. 1870 |
Artist |
Grand Army of the Republic Post 42 |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-6.75 L-1 inches |
Collection |
LCHS Historic Collection |
