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Offered is a super hard to find Iron Brigade badge! This badge is a two piece named shield two piece badge. The badge was owned by Eli Rich of Company C, 19th Indiana Infantry. Eli Rich served for 4 years wearing the black hat of the Iron Brigade. The hanger has Eli Rich's name on it. Attached to the hanger, the shield has "Co. C, 19th Ind. Vol. Inf." written on it. A circle with "1" in the middle is under the regimental information.
Eli Rich was a resident of Randolph County, Indiana. He enlisted on July 29, 1861 in Company C, 19th Indiana Infantry. He was discharged for his wounds on May 5, 1864. The 19th Indiana Infantry served in the Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac..