American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

16 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (sight) printed escutcheon, housed in 21 x 27 1/2 in. frame (wear and scratches to frame, light soil to service record as well as to albumen image housed within, unexamined outside frame). Civil War service escutcheon featuring a detailed record of Colonel George N. Lewis's service, including a list of engagements, attachments, and promotions, and the shoulder straps and insignia of his various units and ranks. The Great Seal of Connecticut at center embellished by three American flags and military implements including cannon and cannonballs. Center bottom includes a small albumen image of a soldier, approx. 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., presumably Lewis. A particularly unique feature of the escutcheon is an approx. 1 1/2 in. diameter shot suspended from the frame on a 1 1/2 in. small linked chain.

George N. Lewis (1828-1876) of Hartford, CT, enlisted on 4/25/1861 as a captain. HDS indicates on 5/11/1861 he was commissioned into Company, 3rd Connecticut Infantry. He was mustered out on 8/12/1861 at Hartford. On 1/1/1862 he mustered into Company A, 12th Connecticut Infantry. Intra-regimental Company Transfers on 3/1/1863 from Company A to Field & Staff. He was transferred out on 11/26/1864. On 11/26/1864 he mustered into Field & Staff 12th CT Battalion Infantry. Lewis was listed as wounded in the chest 5/27/1863 at Port Hudson, LA, hospitalized 5/29/1863 at New Orleans, LA, and furloughed 7/19/1863 New York, NY. Promotions include Captain 1/1/1862 as of Co. A 12th CT Infantry, Major 3/1/1863, and Lt. Colonel 10/13/1864. He was mustered out on 8/12/1865 having served nearly the entire duration of the war. Among other engagements, Lewis participated in the First Battle of Bull Run, the Siege of Port Hudson, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek.