William Farnum Estate medal, badge or pin WOMANS RELIEF CORPS ARMY NURSE 1883

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Today there are going to be offerings from the William Farnum estate.  The noted actor of stage and film acquired and earned a collection of pins badges and medals for himself and from his family over the years.   While there are images of all the pieces, you will only be bidding/purchasing the identified piece in each listing.   This is a WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS ARMY NURSE badge with ribbon dated 1883 and on the reverse reads Patented May 4 and September 28, 1883.   It measures approximately 3.25" x 1.5".  The clasp is original and in good working condition.  The ribbon is worn and discolored but still shows red white and blue.
See photos to answer most questions and make an informed decision before making a bid or offer and  ask what you need and I will try to provide answers about the product.   Proceeds from this and all other ebay sales help to supplement my science classroom purchases of materials and equipment.   Thank a teacher and shop generously and let your friends know about ebay seller       esteem1     .   While prices are very competitive they are still mostly negotiable as some funds beat no funds for my class.    Have a great day.  Damien
The National Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc., (NWRC) is a national women's patriotic organization in the United States. The NWRC expresses that among other tenets, a primary purpose is to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic, (GAR) (a Civil War Union veterans' advocacy organization). The NWRC is the GAR'S only legally recognized auxiliary and was organized at the specific request of the GAR. A formal Charter was drawn on July 25 and 26, 1883 in Denver, Colorado.
It was subsequently incorporated by Public Act of the 87th Congress on September 7, 1962. E. Florence Baker
was elected as its first national president.