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Civil War Insignia
This page last updated August 31, 2010
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PC3280 ID Disc This Civil War period identification disc is from a collection from Petersburg, VA. Civil War soldiers would wear these discs, just like dog tags of more modern eras, so they could be identified in the event of injury or death. This disc is in good condition but shows a good deal of wear. The front shows a worn eagle clutching arrows and olive branch, along with "WAR OF 1861" above, and "UNITED STATES" below. The rear is where the name, company, regiment, city and state would be stamped. In this case, this information was either only partially stamped or has been worn off from use. It appears that a few of the letters are present but not enough to provide any information to make an identification. The accompanying watch chain was added at a later date. This disc and chain would make an excellent display piece. The disc is approximately one inch in diameter $475.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3210 McClellan War of 1861 Identification Disc - "Francis E. Allen" This McClellan War of 1861 identification disc is good condition, was purchased direct from the digger, and was recovered from a known campsite in Mineral County, WV. where troops were on their way from Keyser, WV. to Romney, WV. and then on to Winchester, VA. The front of the disc is covered in gilt and depicts a profile of General McClellan with "WAR OF 1861" across the disc and "MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. McCLELLAN" above his profile. On the rear is "FRANCIS E. ALLEN. CO. D. 15th N.Y. CAV. DERUYTER. N.Y.". There is an excellent research opportunity for the next owner of this disc. There is still just enough gilt on the rear and in the recesses of the lettering to nicely highlight the soldiers information. The disc also has ample gilt along the outer edge of its rim. Although the disc has a slight wave, there are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This very personal relic will make an excellent display piece in any excavated campsite or general relic collection. Approx. 1.17 inches in diameter. SOLD |
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PC3083 Lieutenant Bars for Shoulder Straps These four excavated lieutenant bars were all recovered several decades ago by Gene Cooley in the area of Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. The bars are in very good condition and each are approximately .65 inches in length and .31 inches in width. Two of these bars would have worn within each shoulder strap, with one bar at either end, as pictured in Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts" on page 175, item #2. A picture of this example may be viewed in the additional enlargements by clicking on the thumbnail picture to the left. Three of these bars have a similar dark brown patina with one being slightly lighter in color. None of them have any cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and all will make an excellent addition to any shoulder straps that are without them. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. $195.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2856 ID'd Third Corps Badge L. J. C. Co. C 3rd REG This Third Corps badge was excavated from the from the New York Excelsior Brigade's 1863 camp in Brandy Station, VA. by Paul Irvin of Orange County, VA. This badge is one of several that Mr. Irvin found in that camp will be the only one offered for sale. The configuration of the attachment pin device on the rear of this badge, along with the diagonal positioning of the inscription on the front, indicates that it was to be worn with a corner pointed both up and down. This design would closely mimic the lozenge or diamond shaped badge of the Third Corps. The ground action on this non-ferrous type metal makes the inscription difficult to see without the aid of a good magnifier with a light (see additional pictures). Mr. Irvin indicated that in 1978 he was able, however, to see it using only his youthful eyes and the sunshine in his front yard. After carefully examining the front of the badge, tilted this way and that, he was able to observe the following inscription: "L.J.C. Co. C 3rd REG". On February 1, 1978 Mr. Irvin, paid a fee of three dollars and formally requested the military service records for a soldier with the initials "L.J.C" of Co. C, in the 3rd Regiment that would have been at Brandy Station, VA in the winter of 1863. A few weeks later Mr. Irvin received 15 pages of documentation detailing information about a private Leonard J. Clark, Jr. The following is a portion of that information:
Leonard J. Clark was 5 feet 6 3/4 inches in height with a fair complexion.
He had light blue eyes and brown hair. He was born in Hebron, PA and
his occupation was farming. At age 25 Leonard J. Clark enlisted on
April 28, 1861 at Hebron Potter Co., PA for a period of three years.
He mustered into service on July 21, 1864 at Staten Island, NY as a private,
Co. C, 3rd Reg't, Excelsior Brig., N. Y. Inf. According to the company
muster roll, under remarks, it notes that Private Clark was "Wounded at
Fair Oaks June 12, 1862 with a Pickaxe through the arm". At
age 28 on September 24, 1863 Clark reenlisted and mustered into Company C,
72nd Regiment of New
York Volunteers at Brandy Station, VA for an additional period of
three years. On March 1, 1864 Clark was promoted from Private to
Corporal. On May 10, 1864 Corp. Clark was wounded. On May 13,
1864, at
Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Corp. Clark died as a result of those
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PC645 "IOWA" State Badge This excavated field cast "IOWA" veteran's badge is in good condition and is an unusual and hard to find relic. Constructed of lead there are two holes at each end for attachment purposes. The lead has a greyish white patina. When recovered it appears that is was bent in a couple of places. At some point it was straightened and this is evidenced by the existence of the grey areas in the patina as well as the ribbon like curves along its edge. It measures .67 x 2.2 inches and is one of the more interesting pieces of field made insignia I have ever come across. Other similar IOWA field cast badges 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. $495.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC647 Pennsylvania State Pin This excavated Pennsylvania state pin is in very good condition and is one of the more difficult state pins to find. It is made of cast brass which now has a very nice green 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. SALE PENDING |
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PC646 "Ind 100" Badge 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. $495.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2581 Shako Hat Insignia Shako hat plates are not often excavated and, in the rare instance that one is, it typically is recovered in several pieces. This example, however, is complete and was recovered in what was once a Civil War camp near Brandy Station, VA. Constructed of stamped brass, it has a pleasing rich and even brown patina. It still retains its attachment hook and is in near perfect condition with the exception of very slight freeze cracks in the oval gutter circling the hunting horn found in the center of the plate, with another one extending out about a half inch from the gutter in the ten o'clock position. The cracks are so minor that they can't be seen in a normal display setting. In order to actually see evidence of the cracks the plate must be held up to a light. The cracks do not significantly affect the structural integrity of this piece as it is still quite solid and will display quite well between the glass and felt covered foam rubber or batting of a butterfly display case. This plate is the last one to be offered from the Paul Irvin collection. An example of this plate is pictured in Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts - A Guide for the Historian" on page 150. This plate was recovered by Paul Irvin of Orange County, VA in the late fall and early spring of 1977-78. It was in this same camp that Mr. Irvin, along with his brother, found 64 US plates, 16 complete rifleman's buckles, and several Chasseur shako hat plates and this is one of those plates. The story and picture of Mr. Irvin, and these finds, are documented in Howard Crouch's book "Relic Hunter: The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting". Click here to read the story of these finds. This hat plate is a very nice relic that has an excellent documented history. Approx. 4 x 4 inches. SOLD |
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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. $495.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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