The History Center on Main Street
61 North Main Street, Mansfield, Pennsylvania
16933
Commemorative Cemetery Insignia
Flagholders & other commemorative insignia
found in cemeteries
A Pictorial Catalog of
Commemorative Plaques & Flagholders
of Military and Organizations
as Photographed by
Joyce M. Tice
SAR
Sons of the
American Revolution
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Rusted, new, or painted, these SAR markers are large and distinctive in
the graveyards. The S.A.R. was founded in 1889 as a patriotic organization
intended to keep alive the memory of those who fought in the American Revolution
and to promote fellowhip among their (male) descendants. They also mark burial
spots and work to preserve the historical records. Their plaques and flagholders
may be on members' graves or on soldiers' graves. |
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A typical new marker
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Painted with silver
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Tombstone mounted
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