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
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Insignias take the form of medal-like badges worn on the left chest.
Associate Badges
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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.
Membership Badges
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Only one type of membership badge may be worn at a time although other commemorative medals may be worn in addition to them.
(granted to an ineligible but eminent person at the discretion of the national commander)
Past Commander
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These badges are worn by commanders following the end of their mandate. It is worn in addition to their current membership badge.
Service badges
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awarded for continuous membership within the organisation