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Sale 1046 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
Lots 1-296
Jun 21, 2022
10:00AM ET
Lots 297-560
Jun 22, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry badge.
Approx. 1 5/16 x 1 3/8 in. metal badge; T-bar affixed to reverse (minor tarnishing at edges). Star-shaped with crossed swords, engraved: "Co. E. 13th. / Pa. Cav."
Originally organized as the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers known as the "Irish Dragoons," renumbered as the 117th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment, before receiving their final designation as the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry. They were initially attached to the Defenses of Baltimore and saw action at Second Winchester, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann