Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Insignia
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PC649 Illinois State Pin This excavated Illinois state pin is in very good condition. It is made of cast brass which now has a very pleasing greenish-brown patina. 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. These pins are rarely offered for sale and this one is a very fine example. As with every example I have ever seen, the attachment device on the rear of this one is missing. This pin has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately .5 x 1.5 inches. $535.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC644 "IOWA 7" State Badge This excavated field cast "IOWA 7" veteran's badge is in excellent condition and is a super relic. Constructed of lead there are two holes at each end for attachment purposes. The lead has a woodsy brown patina which is covering what I believe to be the typical white coloring of oxidized lead. It measures .80 x 3 inches and is one of the more interesting pieces of field made insignia I have ever come across. A near exact example of this badge can be found on page 32 of Charlie Harris' book "Civil War Relics of the Western Campaigns" and other examples can be found pictured in Stanley S. Phillip's book "Excavated Artifacts From Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861-1865 Supplement I" on page 148 in pictures 15 & 16. This unusual relic would be an excellent addition to any insignia or general excavated relic collection. SOLD |
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PC650 Wisconsin State Pin This excavated Wisconsin state pin, once proudly worn by a Civil War soldier or veteran from Wisconsin, is in very good condition. It is constructed of stamped brass (Correction: see below) with a border around its edge surrounding the raised letters "WIS." representing the state of Wisconsin. The pin now has a very pleasing brownish green patina with a bit of brass (Correction: see below) showing through mainly to the left of the letter "I" . 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. These pins are rarely offered for sale and this one is a very fine example. As with every example I have ever seen, the attachment device on the rear of this one is missing. This pin has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War insignia or general relic collection. Approximately .45 x 1.33 inches. SOLD This pin is silver, not brass as I stated above. The shiny area visible on the front is indeed silver showing through. According to Stanley Phillips' book "Excavated Artifacts From Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861-1865 Supplement I" on page 127 picture #5 the caption explains that the Wisconsin badge pictured is a "silver pin" |
