This lovely and uncommonly seen style of Veteran’s badge commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Winchester and the participation of the surviving members of the 6^th New York Cavalry.  A metallic frame brooch with laminate paper insert reads “STEVENSFORD, VA. / SEPT. 19^th 1864” (3^rd Winchester).  An appropriate yellow ribbon is suspended from the bar, fronted by a beautiful 13-star Federal motif. Gold text at bottom reads “REUNNION / 6^th N.Y. CAVALRY / BROOKLYN, N.Y. / SEPT. 19, 1920”. Both are secured by a single line of intact and tight stitching.  Reverse of ribbons and brooch are blank. Dimensions are roughly 2.25” x 6.75”.  Only slight fading and miniscule fraying of the flag ribbon is noted; condition is otherwise excellent.

On September 19, 1864, Maj. Gen. Phillip Sheridan advanced toward Winchester along the Berryville Pike with the VI and XIX Corps, crossing Opequon Creek east of town. The Union advance was delayed long enough for Maj. Gen. Jubal Early to concentrate his forces to meet the main assault. Veteran Union and Confederate divisions fought hard for several hours, but Early’s men were gradually driven back toward Winchester, anchored around the defensive works on the north end of town. By late-afternoon, the VIII Corps and Union cavalry turned the Confederate left flank and Early ordered a general retreat. The Union victory began a series of losses for Early’s army in the Valley from which it would not recover. The battle was the largest and costliest fought in the Shenandoah Valley.   [cm][ph:L]

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