New York Gettysburg Veteran Reunion Ribbon 1863-1893

New York Gettysburg Veteran Reunion Ribbon – 1863–1893
 
Original commemorative ribbon issued for New York veterans marking the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (1863–1893). These reunion ribbons were worn by surviving Union veterans attending anniversary gatherings honoring their service at Gettysburg.
 
The ribbon would have been worn by a veteran who participated in the pivotal engagement at Gettysburg Battlefield in 1863, one of the defining battles of the American Civil War. By 1893, veteran reunions had become significant ceremonial events, drawing large numbers of former soldiers to reflect on their service and preserve regimental camaraderie.
 
New York veterans were heavily represented at Gettysburg, and state-specific reunion ribbons such as this are particularly collectible due to their clear identification and commemorative date (1863–1893).