Civil War Diaries, G.A.R. Medals and Pins, Minié Ball Ammunition, and More
Item Details
A selection of Civil War diaries, G.A.R. medals, and pins, Minié Ball ammunition, and other militaria historical collectibles including excerpts from the surrendering of Lee’s army at Appomattox Court House, news of the assassination of Lincoln, plus information associated with Generals Burnside and Sheridan.
Materials | Leather, Metal, Fabric, Enamel, Paper |
Period | Mid 19th Century, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century |
Number of Items | 21 |
Additional Information | Includes three diaries (two from 1863, one from 1865) and one is attributed to Dayton B. Morgan of Camden, Ohio; a leather pocket wallet with note “Pocket wallet carried through the war in prison on Belle-Isle. Mosby’s men cleaned it and returned it to me. D.J. Martin”, several G.A.R. and Sons of Civil War pins, pendants, ribbons, and medals, field dropped Minié ball ammunition, an empty photo album, a 1926 Baby’s Bank & Record Book, an ID tag, keys and padlock, 1926 Republican voting card, newspaper article and a Whitehead & Hoag Co. envelope. |
Condition
- varying degrees of wear throughout items; diaries show wear to covers and pages are toning and faded; some stains, markings, and discoloration to fabric and medals, pocket wallet is in very fragile condition with original note inside torn.
Dimensions
- measurements of the Grand Army of the Republic memorial pin and ribbon (with fringe).
Item #
ITMA0001RR