Excavated, George McClellan bust style brass “dog tag” for Joshua VanAtter. He was 22 years old when he enlisted on August 22, 1862. He joined Company A, 153^rd New York Infantry. He was present with the regiment through his whole term of enlistment. He was mustered out of service in October 1865.

Brass tag features a small bust of McClellan on face. Dark brown patina overall with small traces of original gilt around raised edges and in stampings. Reverse is stamped, “JOSHUA VANOITTER / Co. A / 153d N.Y. / S. VOLS. / FULTON CO. N.Y.”

Comes with complete set of military and pension records.  [jet]

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