$395.00 SOLD
Originally $550.00
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Item Code: 883-56
Recovered in the Richmond, VA area. Brass, shield shaped 6th corps badge has a darkened patina. This badge has a notches at the top and bottom for attachment purposes. Corps badges were attached to the soldier’s hat or left side of the uniform. This avoided confusion on the battlefield as a soldier could quickly be identified. Corps badges became a great source of regimental pride to the men who wore them.
Excellent collectible.
Measures 1” across x 1- 1/8” high. [SM]
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