Up for sale is an original 1877 Cleveland Grays contributing member certificate, an authentic piece of Ohio militia history. The Cleveland Grays, founded in 1837, were a prominent volunteer militia company active during and after the Civil War.
This certificate, numbered No. 75 and dated May 1, 1877, includes signatures of officers and members such as Arthur F. Whitney and possibly Frank/Trent Wunderkopf and John Frazee along with the original embossed Cleveland Grays seal.
The certificate was issued by the Cleveland Grays in Cleveland, making it a rare and tangible connection to post-Civil War militia life.
Condition:
Very good for age, with light toning and minor handling wear
All text, numbering, and signatures remain legible
Embossed seal intact and clear
Perfect for collectors of military memorabilia, 19th-century Americana, or Ohio history.
Please see pictures. Thank you.
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