Thin silver 6^th Corp Greek cross badge meas. approx. 1.25 x 1.25 inches. Engraved in cursive on the front is “CO.A / J. D. GERMAN / 5^th VT. VET. VOLS.” Engraving is clear and readable. Surface has light tarnish along edges.

Reverse is missing the pin but the “T” base is present.

Badge was dug in the greater Richmond area.

James D. German was born in Milton, Vermont on July 4, 1840. He first enlisted in Company D, of the 13^th Vermont on August 18, 1862. At the time of his enlistment he was described as being 5’ 8 ½” inches high, with dark brown hair, brown eyes, a light complexion and by profession a laborer.

The “PICTORAIL HISTORY OF THE 13^th VERMONT” says that German was a good soldier, an expert in poker and that he liked to go out foraging instead of standing guard or doing camp duties. He was present for the regiment’s only battle at Gettysburg which he came through without a scratch. He was discharged July 21, 1863.

German next enlisted in Company A of the 5^th Vermont on January 11, 1864. During his time with the 5^th he was assigned to the Ambulance Corps of the 1^st Division, 6^th Corps. He remained with them until his final discharge on June 29, 1865.

After the war he worked for the Central Railroad in New Jersey. He died on August 16, 1900 in Jersey City.  [ad]

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