Here is an early souvenir walking cane made from two pieces of battlefield wood! The long shaft was a sapling cut from the area around Meade’s headquarters. The turned hardwood handle top containing a fired bullet was from “ROUND TOP”.

This wooden cane measures about 35.5" long. The two sections are each rubber stamped with the information. The length of the cane is smooth and was decorated with multiple designs effected by lightly burning the surface. Below the handle the design incorporates the seven Union Corps badges. The rubber stamp here reads, “GETTYSBURG / JULY 1, 2 & 3, 1863 / WOOD FROM / MEADE’S HEADQUARTERS.” A metal cap is mounted on the bottom tip.

Cane is in very good condition and is still very sturdy. Embedded bullet rattles slightly but does not come out.

There is a photo of young local Gettysburg boys at Devil’s Den in 1900 displaying canes to sell as souvenirs. They are: Emory Daugherty, Arthur Shields, William Shields, Clarence Shields, and Thomas Rosensteel. In the photo is the burner that was used for burning the designs into the canes. Photo is included in the book, “Adams County Area Pictorial History”. These were popular souvenirs with returning veterans.   [jet] [ph:L]

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