Political
"Republican Invincibles" Collection of TEN Silk Ribbons
Abraham Lincoln Presidential, Collection of TEN 1880's "Republican Invincibles" Silk Ribbons, From Philadelphia, established in Philadelphia during the 1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign, where they marched in torch light processions, Various sizes, grading Extremely Fine to Mint.
Collection Lot of 10 rarely encountered, "Republican Invincibles" Printed Silk Ribbons from Philadelphia. There is only One duplicate, a few with trivial light scattered stains. The "Republican Invincibles" were a Wide Awake type Paramilitary style organization, established in Philadelphia during the 1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential campaign, where they marched in torch light processions. They also were part of the procession that escorted Lincoln's body after its stay in Philadelphia to the train station for its journey to New York City. Most are ribbons only, some with dates (1884, 1887 and 1888), some are for different Companies (D, E., I and "Color Guard"). Various sizes, one rare Burgundy Silk with a Hanger has a large 2" tall, Pinback with a hanging Silver Metal "R I" monogram. A rarely encountered collection of Pro Abraham Lincoln Organization diverse Archive of Political Silk Ribbons. (10 ribbons)