[CIVIL WAR]. Smith patent colonel of artillery shoulder straps identified to Colonel Charles H. Stewart, 3rd New York Light Artillery.

4 3/4 x 2 in. double bordered colonel of artillery straps (some darkened and oxidation spots to brass borders and eagles throughout, one strap with a few spots of wear/repair to cloth center). Straps feature stamped brass relief borders, silvered stamped brass eagles, red centers, and brass fasteners stamped "James S. Smith" and "Pat June 18'61." Backs with affixed paper labels bearing ink inscriptions, "Shoulder strap, worn 3 years by Charles H. Stewart while Colonel 3rd N.Y. Light Artillery 1862 = 1863 = 1864. Auburn, NY."

Colonel Charles H. Stewart, 3rd New York Light Artillery, enlisted as a captain in May of 1861. He was promoted to the rank of major that September, lieutenant colonel that December, and finally colonel in May of 1863. Batteries B and F of the regiment took part in operations against Fort Wagner in July of 1863, in support of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Smith patent colonel of artillery shoulder straps identified to Colonel Charles H. Stewart, 3rd New York Light Artillery.

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