Sons of the union veterans of the civil war (USA)

The SUVCW is a patriotic fraternal organisation made of male descendents of soldiers who fought in the US Civil War on the Union side.

The SUVCW is one of a number of organisation who see themselves as the successor to the Grand Army of the Republic.

Insignias

Insignias take the form of medal-like badges worn on the left chest.

Associate Badges

Associate do not fulfil the membership requirement of being a descendant of a union veteran but are allowed to join as associate due to their interest in the aim of the Organisation.

Junior Associate
(younger then 14 years old)

Associate
(at least 14 years old)

Membership Badges

Only one type of membership badge may be worn at a time although other commemorative medals may be worn in addition to them.

Honorary Member
(granted to an ineligible but eminent person at the discretion of the national commander)

Junior Member
(younger then 14 years old)

Member
(at least 14 years old)

Camp Officer

Camp Commander

Department Officer

Department Commander

National Officer

National Commander

Past Commander

These badges are worn by commanders following the end of their mandate. It is worn in addition to their current membership badge.

Past Camp Commander

Past Department Commander

Past National Commander

Service badges

awarded for continuous membership within the organisation

50 continuous years as a member

70 continuous years as a member

75 continuous years as a member