Abraham Lincoln Presidential Supporting Organization, Collection of TEN 1880’s “Republican Invincibles” Silk Ribbons, From Philadelphia, established in Philadelphia similar in style to the "Wide Awakes" clubs that supported Lincoln during the 1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign where they marched in torch light processions, various sizes, grading Extremely Fine to Mint.
Collection of 10 choice quality, “Republican Invincibles” Printed Silk Ribbons from Philadelphia. A Pennsylvania historical society notes that a ribbon in their collection dates to the Invincibles' first year, 1880. There is only One duplicate, a few with trivial light scattered stains. The “Republican Invincibles” were a Wide Awake type Paramilitary style organization, established in Philadelphia during the 1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential campaign, where they marched in torch light processions. They also were part of the procession that escorted Lincoln's body after its stay in Philadelphia to the train station for its journey to New York City. Most are ribbons only, some with dates (1884, 1887 and 1888) with some are for different Companies (D, E., I and "Color Guard"). Various sizes, one rare Burgundy Silk with a Hanger has a large 2” tall, Pinback with a hanging Silver Metal "R I" monogram. A nice collection of rarely encountered Pro-Abraham Lincoln political organization silk ribbons. (10 items)
The Republican Invincibles were a paramilitary-style political marching club founded in Philadelphia, similar in style to the "Wide Awakes" clubs that supported Lincoln in 1860.

They were established in Philadelphia during the 1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign, when members marched in torchlight processions. The group had real historical weight beyond campaign season too: they were part of the procession that escorted Lincoln's body through Philadelphia to the train station on its journey to New York City after the assassination. Decades later, members in dress uniform still escorted dignitaries, in September 1860 a uniformed contingent marched Ohio congressman John Sherman to the stage at Philadelphia's National Hall, holding aloft four silk banners as a band played. The club remained active well past the Civil War; a Pennsylvania historical society notes that a ribbon in their collection from Philadelphia dates to the Invincibles' first year there, 1880.
[Civil War, Election of 1860, Gilded Age] [Republican Invincibles, Abraham Lincoln, Political Organizations] [Textiles, Ribbons, Political Campaign Memorabilia]