"Ind 100" Badge

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This unusual excavated badge marked "Ind 100" is in very good condition and was most likely proudly displayed by a member of the 100th Indiana Infantry. State badges are typically constructed of brass but this one was made of lead which now has a very pleasing white patina. The rear shows two areas where some type of attachment device once was. Little is known about these state pins which have also been referred to as "veteran" pins. But what is know is that these pins have been excavated from campsites and battlefields in various areas of the war. According to a well written article written by Jim Stanley titled "Western Theatre State Pins", found on page 18 of Vol. 32 No. 4 of the North South Trader's Civil War magazine, it is likely that sutlers sold these pins to reenlisting veteran troops as well as to soldiers in the field as a way to designate their home state. State badges or pins are rarely offered for sale and this one is a very fine and unusual example. This one has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately .63 x 1.32 inches.


Product Code:
PC646

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