A hard to find regimental badge from the 138 Pennsylvania Infantry! The hanger on this badge has "138th PA. Vols." written on it. A ribbon is attached and the drop is in the shape of the Sixth Corp is attached. On the drop is the Third Corp and Eight Cop badges. On the back of the drop is "J.K. Davison - Phila.".
One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Infantry. — Cols., Charles L. K. Sumwalt, M. R. McClennan ; Lieut.-Cols., M. R. McClennan, Lewis A. May; Majs., Lewis A. May, Simon Dickerhoof. The 138th was composed of men from the counties of Montgomery, Adams, Bedford and Bucks, and was mustered into the U. S. service at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, during the latter part of August and the first part of Sept., 1862, for a term of three years. On Aug. 30, 1862, before the regimental organization was completed, it moved to Baltimore and was there employed in guarding the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, with headquarters at the Relay house until the middle of June, 1863, when it moved to Harper's Ferry, where it was assigned to Elliott's brigade of French's division. On the evacuation of Harper's Ferry on July 1, it moved to Washington, thence to Frederick, Md., and joined in the pursuit of Lee as part of the 3d corps. It was under fire but not active at Wapping heights and during the remainder of the fall shared in the various marches and counter- marches during the Virginia campaign, being engaged at Brandy Station with small loss, and in the Mine Run campaign at Locust Grove, where it behaved with great gallantry and repulsed repeated charges, losing 7 killed, 45 wounded and 3 missing, Col. McClennan being among the wounded. It then went into winter quarters at Brandy Station, Col. McClennan resuming command on March 13, 1864, and on May 3 it moved on the spring campaign, attached to Seymour's brigade, Rickett's (3d) division, 6th corps. It suffered severely at the Wilderness, losing 27 killed, 94 wounded and 35 missing. It shared in the fighting at Spottsylvania, but its losses there were small, as it was not heavily engaged. At Cold Harbor it shared in the gallant assaults of the division, losing 7 killed, 54 wounded and 7 missing. Crossing the James, it went into the trenches at Bermuda Hundred; later joined its corps before Petersburg; shared in the movement on the Weldon railroad at Reams' station; and moved with its division in July to Monocacy, where it was hotly engaged against the forces under Early on the 9th, its losses in the battle being 68 killed, wounded and missing. After rejoining its corps, it shared in the various maneuvres between Washington and the Shenandoah Valley. Gen. Sheridan now assumed command of the Army of the Shenandoah, composed of the 6th, 8th and 19th corps. The 138th formed part of the cavalry support at Smithfield ; was actively engaged at the Opequan and Fisher's hill, losing in the two engagements 46 killed, wounded and missing; shared in the pursuit of the enemy to Harrisonburg; returned with the army and encamped at Cedar creek, where it was warmly engaged in the battle in October, losing 42 killed and wounded. In the early part of November the regiment was encamped at Philadelphia and then returned to Winchester. In December it moved with its corps to Petersburg and was detailed as garrison for Fort Dushane. While stationed there it received a Christmas present of a beautiful stand of colors from the "loyal citizens of Norristown and Bridgeport, Pa." On April 1, 1865, it rejoined the corps and on the 2nd shared in the final assault on the enemy's works at Petersburg. It then joined in the pursuit of Lee's army, taking a large number of prisoners. It was active at Sailor's creek, where it fought its last battle. After the surrender of Lee, it made a forced march with its corps to Danville, Va., but was not needed by Gen. Sherman, so it returned to Richmond and proceeded thence to the vicinity of Washington, where it was finally mustered out of service on June 23, 1865. The total enrollment of the regiment was 955. It had 51 killed in action, 339 wounded, 31 missing. Killed and died of wounds during service 94, died by disease and accident 54, captured 48.
Footnotes: Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 -Volume 1
A nice grouping of a reunion photograph of the 84th Indiana Infantry at their reunion held in Dunkirk, Indiana in 1908. Also in the group is the badge from the same reunion in 1908 at Dunkirk, Indiana. The photograph is approximately 7 inches by 5 inches. It is attached to a gray board that is approximately 10 inches by 8 inches. All the veterans are sitting in front of a building. Most of the veterans are wearing the 1908 84th Indiana Infantry reunion badge. Written below the veterans on the photograph is "84th Indiana Volenteer Infantry. 36th Annual Reunion - Dunkirk, IND. 1908". The wrong spelling is on the photograph not my mistake. The badge is a three part badge. The hanger is a brass type metal with "Souvenir" on it. The ribbon is a blue ribbon. Written on the ribbon is "Samuel Orr - Colonel - 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Reunion - 36th Annual Reunion - Dunkirk, IND. - Sept. 18, 1908". A celluloid drop is attached of Colonel Samuel Orr. It seems the badge manufacturers got the spelling right but the photographer needed to go back to school! The badge has had some significant separation and is supported with acid free tape on the back.
Eighty-fourth Indiana Infantry. — Cols., Nelson Trusler, Andrew J. Neff, Martin B. Miller; Lieut. -Cols., Samuel Orr, Andrew J. Neff, William A. Boyd, John C. Taylor, Martin B. Miller, George N. Carter; Majs., Andrew J. Neff, William A. Boyd, William Burres, John C. Taylor, Martin B. Miller, George N. Carter, Robert M. Grubbs. This regiment was organized at Richmond and was mustered in Sept. 3, 1862. It left the state on the 8th for Covington, Ky., where it was assigned to the defenses against the threatened invasion of Kirby Smith's forces. On Oct. 1 it moved by rail for Point Pleasant, W. Va., and moved from there on the 13th for Guyandotte, where it remained until Nov. 14. It was then in the vicinity of Cassville and Catlettsburg, Ky., until Feb. 7, 1863, when it left Catlettsburg for Louisville, which place was reached on the 17th, and the regiment was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 3d division, Army of Kentucky. It was first ordered to Nashville, then to Franklin, where it remained until June 3, being engaged in several skirmishes. It marched for Triune and was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, reserve corps, Gen. Granger commanding. It was in the fight at Triune and pursuit of Bragg, the regiment marching to Middleton, Shelby villa and Wartrace, remaining there until Aug. 12. It moved to Estill springs on the 20th, thence to Tullahoma, Stevenson, Bridgeport and Chattanooga, arriving at the latter place Sept. 13. It participated in the battle of Chickamauga, where its division held the extreme left, on the first day, repeatedly repulsing desperate assaults, and on the next day materially aided Gen. Thomas in saving his army from the massed assault of the enemy, losing in the two days 125 in killed, wounded and missing. The regiment moved to Lookout mountain, thence to Moccasin point, and on Nov. 1, to Shell Mound, where it remained until Jan. 26, 1864. It was then assigned to the 2nd brigade, 1st division, 4th army corps, and moved towards Georgia via Cleveland, being engaged at Buzzard Roost. It returned to Cleveland and remained there until May 3, when it moved with the army for Atlanta. It was engaged at Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face ridge, Dalton, Resaca, Kingston, Pumpkin Vine creek, Pine mountain, Kennesaw mountain, Kolb's farm and Peachtree creek. It participated in the operations about Atlanta and in the battles of Jonesboro and Lovejoy's Station, afterward being transferred to the 2nd brigade, 3d division, and left Atlanta on Oct. 3, for Chattanooga, moving thence to Athens, Ala., and thence to Pulaski, Tenn., Columbia and Franklin, being present at the battle at the latter place on Nov. 30. It moved to Nashville, and in the battle there participated in a charge on the enemy's skirmish line, and later in a charge upon the main works of the enemy, carrying his position and driving him from the field. It moved in pursuit as far as Huntsville, Ala., and remained there until March 13, when it was ordered to eastern Tennessee, operating about Knoxville, Strawberry plains and Bull's gap, until it moved to Nashville on Apr. 18. It was mustered out June 14, 1865, when the recruits were transferred to the 57th Ind. with which they served until its muster-out in November. The original strength of the regiment was 949; gain by recruits, 78; total, 1,027. Loss by death, 207; desertion, 53; unaccounted for, 9.
Footnotes: Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 3
A wonderful badge from the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The badge has three parts. The top hanger has the US and Confederate battle flag. "1863 - 1913" and "Souvenir" are also on the the hanger. A red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the hanger and the drop. The drop has all kinds of neat things on it. General Lee and Meade are in the center of the drop. A circle around them has "50th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg" written on it. Above the circle is an eagle sitting on cannon barrels. On the two sides are the United States flag and the Confederate third national flag. The outside edge of the drop has leaves on it. The Grand Army of the Republic star is on the bottom of the drop. The badge was made by Schwaab & Sons, Milwaukee as noted on the back of the drop.
36th Anniversary of the Battles at Wilson Creek and Oak Hill Badge - Springfield, MO
Item #: 14617
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A very hard to find badge from the 36th Anniversary of the battles at Wilson Creek and Oak Hill in 1897. This great badge is a two piece badge. The hanger has "Souvenir" on it. The drop has an applied U.S. flag. Written on the drop is "36th Anniversary Battle of Wison Creek, Oak Hill - 1861 - 1897 - Springfield, MO, Aug. 9 - 14". The badge was made by Schwaab & Sons in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and their mark is on the back of the drop.
1938 75th Anniversary of Gettysburg Identified Veteran's Badge
Item #: R22100
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One of the most sought after and hard to find badges around! These 1938 Gettysburg veteran badges were presented to the few Civil War veterans that were still alive and could attend the 1938 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This badge was presented to Christian Kopp of the 33rd New Jersey Infantry. The number on the back of the badge is "289".
A very hard to find badge worn by members of the Wheeler Cavalry Camp A of Atlanta, Georgia. The hanger has a Confederate battle flag and "1861 - 1865" on it. A large yellow ribbon with "Wheeler's Cavalry Camp A - Organized 1899" is silver ink on it. A buff ribbon with a large celluloid of General Wheeler riding a horse is also attached to the hanger. A medal fringe hangs from the ribbon. The badge is approximately 8 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches.
SOLD!!! A great ribbon worn by the 1st Florida Brigade at the 1908 United Confederate Veterans reunion held in Birmingham, Alabama. The ribbon is approximately 7 1/8 inches by 2 1/4 inches. Written on the ribbon is "Reunion - First Brigade Florida Division U.C.V. - 1908". Florida Confederate Veteran items are very hard to find!
Florida UCV Joseph E. Finegan, Camp No. 1514, Live Oak, Florida Pin Back
Item #: 14541
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A hard to find pin back badge for the Live Oak, Florida United Confederate Veteran Camp No. 1514. The pin back is approximately 1 3/4 inches wide. Written on the pin back is "Joseph E. Finegan Camp - No. 1514, U.C.V.". The Confederate third national flag and the Confederate battle flag are crossed in the center of the pin back. The pin back was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company, Newark, New Jersey. Florida Confederate Veteran items are extremely hard to find!
A great badge worn by Confederate veterans at the 1905 United Confederate Veterans reunion held in Little Rock, Arkansas. This was a Arkansas state Confederate veterans reunion. The hanger is a celluloid button with a Confederate battle flag on it. Around the flag is "UCV & 1861 - 1865". A red ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written on the ribbon is "State Reunion - U.C.V. - Little Rock, ARK. - November, 1905".
A nice, large ribbon worn by a veteran of the 124th Indiana Infantry or the 15th Indiana Battery at their Connersville, Indiana 1894 reunion. The ribbon is approximately 9 inches by 2 5/16 inches. Written on the ribbon is "124th Indiana Vol. Infantry and 15th Indiana Battery, 18th Annual Reunion - Connersville, Indiana, Sept. 19 & 20, 1894".
124th Indiana Infantry in the American Civil War
Regimental History
One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry. — Cols., James Burgess, John M. Orr; Lieut. -Cols., John M. Orr, Henry H. Neff, Henry S. Gibson; Majs., Henry H. Neff, Henry S. Gibson, John Messick. This regiment was organized by the consolidation of three companies, raised in the 6th Congressional district for the 125th regiment, and seven companies raised in the 5th Congressional district, rendezvousing at Richmond. It was mustered in March 10, 1864, left the state on the 19th, proceeding to Nashville via Louisville, and was assigned to the division command by Gen. Hovey. On April 5, it proceeded to Athens, Tenn., where the left wing was detached and sent to Columbus. With its corps it marched toward Red Clay, Ga., being joined at Columbus by the left wing. It was in an engagement at Buzzard Roost ; in frequent skirmishes in the vicinity of Resaca and Kingston; in sharp fighting at Lost mountain, and was actively engaged at Kennesaw mountain. Col. Burgess resigned July 9, and Lieut. -Col. Orr was promoted colonel. The regiment was in a constant skirmish until Atlanta was reached; was in the battle of Atlanta on the 22nd; took part in the siege of Atlanta; fought at Jonesboro, and then remained in camp at Decatur until Oct. 4, when it accompanied the column in pursuit of Hood; had a sharp skirmish at the Oostanaula river; continued the pursuit as far as Gaylesville, Ala.; moved via Cedar bluffs and Dalton to Nashville, where it joined Gen. Thomas' command. It next moved for Pulaski, reaching there on the 15th, and proceeding thence to Columbia, where it was in a brisk skirmish for two days. On the march toward Franklin it was in a brisk fight at Spring Hill, where Co. C was captured. It was in the battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, repelling every assault, was next engaged in the battle of Nashville, and joined in pursuit of Hood as far as Columbia, whence it moved to Clifton, embarked for Cincinnati, moved thence to Washington, which was reached on Jan. 30, 1865; then sailed for Morehead City, N. C, which was reached Feb. 27. From New Berne, it marched towards Kinston, being engaged at Wise's Forks, and aiding in repulsing an assault. From Kinston it marched for Goldsboro, where a junction was effected with Sherman's army on March 21. It was stationed at Lenoir institute for a short time, moving for Greensboro May 3, thence to Charlotte, where it went into camp. It returned to Greensboro July 13, remained there until Aug. 31, when it was mustered out. The original strength was 958; gain by recruits 79; total, 1,037. Loss by death, 149; desertion, 37; unaccounted for 6.
Footnotes: Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 3
32nd Grand Camp of Virginia Delegate - Harrisonburg, Virginia Ribbon
Item #: 14391b
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A neat ribbon worn by a Confederate veteran as a Delegate at the 32nd reunion of the Grand Camp of Virginia held in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This is a hard to find "DELEGATE" ribbon. The ribbon is red with black printing. Written on the ribbon is "Grand Camp of Virginia - 32nd Reunion - DELEGATE - Harrisonburg, Va.". The ribbon is approximately 6 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches. The Grand Camp of Virginia was the Confederate veterans state reunion organization. While the Grand Camp associated with the United Confederate Veterans, they continued their own organization with their own reunions. There is a hole in the ribbon on the upper part of the "E" in "Delegate".
32 Reunion, Grand Camp of Virginia, Harrisonburg, Virginia Ribbon
Item #: 14391a
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A hard to find ribbon from the 32nd reunion of the Grand Camp of Virginia held in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The ribbon is white with black printing. Written on the ribbon is "Grand Camp of Virginia - 32nd Reunion - Harrisonburg, Va.". The ribbon is approximately 7 inches by 1 1/2 inches. The Grand Camp of Virginia was the Confederate veterans state reunion organization. While the Grand Camp associated with the United Confederate Veterans, they continued their own organization with their own reunions.
A great Prisoner of War badge worn by a survivor of Andersonville! The hanger has "Connecticut - Survivors Of" and a light blue ribbon is attached. Attached to the light blue ribbon is a bar that says "Andersonville". A top of the national Prisoner of War badge is attached below. Underneath that are the letters "Ct." for Connecticut. The badge is approximately 5 inches by 1 1/2 inches.
Look at this great 2nd Tennessee Cavalry and Morton's Battery reunion ribbon. The ribbon is yellow and written in black on it is "Barteau's 2nd Regm't Tennessee Cavalry and Morton's Battery.". Forrest Cavalry regimental ribbons are almost impossible to find! Please note the weak area just above the "Tennessee Cavalry".
A nice pin back worn by Confederate veterans at reunions. This pin back has a battle flag on it with "U C V" going around the flag. The pin back is made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, NJ.
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