Barker enlisted as a musician in the 12th NY on May 13, 1861 and mustered out May 17, 1863. He then enlisted as corporal in the 3rd NY Lt. Arty on Feb 25, 1864 and served with the unit until July 7, 1865. The 12th was engaged at 1st Bull Run, The Seven Days, Antietam Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville during Barker's term of service and was in the 5th Corps from May 1862 thus dating the badge. ¼" X 15/16" T-bar pin back silver bar at the top, inscribed "Sgt. W. S. Barker" from which is suspended a silver 15/16" 5th Corps badge inscribed "Co. A/12th N. Y. V." with decorative scroll work. Missing the pin but both posts intact, otherwise perfect untouched condition. Also included is a 5½" X 4½" albumen view of a group of soldiers with verbal ID to the 12th NY. Accompanied by a complete set of records.

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