Image Lot Price Description

3472
$1,610.00

CIVIL WAR IDENTIFICATION DISC AND PHOTOGRAPHS 2ND PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND 124TH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. A lot of two small groups, the first a matted Civil War period tin type and identification disc of Isaac A. Price, Company M, 2nd PA. Cav. The photograph is mounted in its pressed metal frame placed in a green velvet mat and housed within a modern gilt wood frame measuring 5-3/4” x 7-3/4”. Accompanying this photograph is the identification disc made of brass having an American shield on one side and the motto “Against Rebellion/1861;” on the reverse side is stamped “Isaac A. Price/Co. M/2nd/PA/Cavalry”. CONDITION: Photograph is spotty across the image and is in a relatively modern frame. ID disc is well worn but the stampings are deep and readable. 2nd Regiment Cav. was organized in September 1861 and fought throughout the entire conflict with notable engagements at: Cedar Mountain, they served as the headquarters guard for General Meade at Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Malvern Hill, Ream’s Station, Pursuit of Lee, Surrender of Lee at Appomattox, and the Grand Review at Washington, D.C. The second lot consists of the GAR badge and photograph of an unidentified sergeant in the 124th OH. Vol. Inf. The photograph is a quarter-plate tin type of a soldier in uniform wearing an enlisted man’s frock coat with sergeant stripes and cradling an 1850 Foot Officer’s sword across his lap. Included with it is a triangular and blue enameled post-war Corps. badge with a pin bar, which reads “B. 124.O.V.I.” and a partial GAR membership badge with captain’s rank shoulder strap. CONDITION: Photograph is clear. Surface is crazed and there is a shadow around the mat. Remaining material is mostly remnants. Ribbons are incomplete. GAR membership badge missing its pendant. 4-57376, 4-57411 CW113 (300-500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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