Bidspirit auction | Civil War G.A.R. O'Rorke Post

Civil War G.A.R. O'Rorke Post No. 1 Membership Badge with image of Colonel Patrick O'Rorke - GAR membership badge for the O'Rorke Post No. 1, Rochester New York. This beautiful badge features a 1.75” diameter photograph of Colonel Patrick O'Rorke. This multi piece construction badge is in overall excellent condition with only a 1/2” horizontal slit in the ribbon that is mostly obscured by an overlay ribbon. Measures 9.375” x 3”. The ribbon was made by ”Baltimore Badge & Novelty Successor to Torsch & Lee Established 1868 Balto. MD.  The manufacturer tag is still affixed to the back of the ribbon. This lot is part of the G.A.R. personal 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. O'Rorke Post No.1 in Rochester was named after Patrick O'Rorke, Colonel of the 140th New York Volunteers. It was the first G.A.R. post established in the state of New York.  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 on July 2, 1863 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