Bidspirit auction | George Washington 1889 Centennial Ribbon

George Washington 1889 Centennial Ribbon New York City Drill Corps O'Rorke Post - O'Rorke Post Drill Corps ribbon for the Centennial celebration of the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States.  The ribbon measures 7.5” x 2.5”. The 1889 Washington Centennial consisted of three days of parades, fireworks, receptions, concerts - with thousands of spectators and participants.  This lot was part of the G.A.R. effects of George S. Burke who served in Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery and Co. C, 1st New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry. Burke was a resident of Barnard - Rochester, New York. He initially belonged to the New York G.A.R. Post No. 1 (O'Rorke Post) of Rochester, New York and was still listed as a member of that post in 1899. At some point he joined the Myron Adams Post No. 84 which was chartered in 1896. Please see lot 2232 for Burke's engraved G.A.R. Cemetery Division Chief badge and calling card for the Myron Adams Post. The post was named after Patrick O'Rorke, Colonel of the 140th New York Volunteers. Colonel O'Rorke, an Irish Immigrant, graduated 1st in his Class in June 1861 from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was killed leading his regiment in a charge down the south slope of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg. In-house shipping available. Pickup is Monday, Feb 17 from 11 am to 7 pm and Tuesday Feb 18 from Noon to 4 pm at our offices in Lancaster, OH 43130 (we moved! Just down the road) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge a $5/lot fee if you pick up on an alternate day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all Ohio bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform or submitted to us. TL27