22x28" w/beautiful color and detailed graphics w/eagle, flags, battle scenes, shield above text. Action images of soldier, sailor on either side of text. 2" dia. image of Lincoln w/caption "The Soldier's Friend." Below him is image of G.A.R. medal w/soldiers and action scenes on either side. Below medal is written "Presented/By Comrade Spahr To His Daughters Hattie And Minnie/May 1909." Text in center includes "This Is To Certify That Charles Spahr Enlisted August 24th 1861 From York County, Pa. And Was Mustered Into The United States Service September 11th 1861 At York, Pa. As A Private To Serve Three Years On During The War In Company A. 87th Regt. Penna. Vol' Infantry Under Captains J. A. Stable And Jno. Haho. Colonels Geo. Hay And J. W. Schall." Pencil notation on back reads "Mr. Charles Spahr Lives On High Street In Manchester/Del. As Quick As Finished." All lettering is hand done and no doubt tedious to complete. Printer's notes at bottom of color portion reads "Published Expressly For The Army And Navy Record Co./Entered According To Act Of Congress In The Year 1883 By The Pettibone Brothers Mfg. Company In The Office Of Librarian Of Congress At Washington." Scattered lt. age dust, noticeable but not offensive to white margins. Two handling creases appear under close inspection. Color remains bright w/gold luster accents remaining. Displays Exc.