The Grand Army of the Frontier had its humble
beginnings within the Single Action Shooting Society, better known as SASS. Many SASS
Clubs across the country and around the globe use a Badge as to show Membership within the
organization. but a Badge somehow looks out of place on a Military uniform. As such, the
GAF uses a Medal as its Membership symbol. The Medal distinguishes the GAF from other
groups springing from a mutual love of Cowboy Action Shooting and/or reenacting. In the
future, this Medal shall hopefully come to be respected by all who view it, knowing the
Individual wearing it is Honorable, Loyal and Devoted to Preserving the Traditions of the
Victorian Era Military… The Grand Army of the Frontier Medal incorporates many elements of military heraldry within its design. From the simple scrolled pin attachment, a ribbon in the design of the National Ensign connects to the main Medal. The Medal itself closely replicates original Victorian Era medals since it is stamped using an original die to strike the metal. A bald eagle crouches upon bound reeds and a shield. A star with five clubbed points is rotated slightly to have two point at the top. Each of the star's rays has one of five symbols on it: a hunting horn for the Infantry, crossed swords for the Cavalry, crossed cannon for the Artillery, crossed rifles for the Marines and an anchor for the Navy. The central Seal has the words GRAND ARMY OF THE FRONTIER surrounding a cannon behind an anchor behind a crossed rifle and sword. A very unique and distinctive design which truly captures the essence of what the GAF stands for...
The GAF Medal should be worn on any formal clothing, whether a Full Dress
Military uniform or not. In accordance with the Uniform Regulations of the period
concerning the wearing of Badges and Insignia of Military Societies, the Medal should be
worn with the top of the scroll bar even with the top of the third button down from the
neck opening of the Soldier's blouse. For a Uniform with a single row of buttons, the
Medal should be placed 2.5" TO THE WEARER'S LEFT of the third button, while for a
Uniform with a double row of buttons, the Medal should be placed 0.5" TO THE WEARER'S
RIGHT of the third button. If a Soldier will wear the GAF Medal with other medals, it is
suggested the GAF Medal be placed in its assigned spot and the other medals attached to
the right of the GAF Medal, as it is viewed from the front. For appearances sake, the
total medal count should be held to no more than three medals overall... Prairie Flower Leather Co. makes these Medals to our exacting specifications. These are hand cast brass and white bronze so they will patina with age and wear unless you get the Brasso out and keep them shined! PLEASE NOTE PURCHASING A MEDAL IS NOT A REQUIREMENT OF GAF MEMBERSHIP!!!
Price $40 (Engrave your name on the back of the medal + $5.00 extra), S&H is $4.60 via Priority Mail and overseas shipping will run $20.00 for Global Priority which has insurance. If you want slower overseas shipping contact us for a quote.
Payment accepted via Paypal, US moneyorders, personal checks (in country only) and US cash.
The Grand Army of the Frontier (GAF) membership
includes those from various shooting sports, such as Cowboy Action Shooting, the
North-South Skirmish Association, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, the reenactment and living
history communities, and those with only an interest in the 19th Century American
military. For those members with an interest in testing their marksmanship skills, the GAF
offers several optional and alternative means by which a Marksmanship Award may be earned,
depending on the interests and motivation of the member. 
This policy is being rewritten and will be reissued.
