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1st Minnesota corps insignia
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| Description | United States Army infantry corps badge made of stamped brass was worn during the Civil War by Captain Mahlon Black of the 2nd Company of Minnesota Sharpshooters. Raised panels on the leaves of the clover are marked "FIRST/ MINN/ VOLS". Black's unit, after serving in the Army of the Potomac, was assigned to duty with the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment on the first day of the battle of Fair Oaks. In 1865, after being formally mustered out, Black re-enlisted and was transferred to the 1st Minnesota Battalion. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 5.3 centimeters width 4.3 centimeters length |
| Nomenclature | Badge Military uniform |
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Owned/used by: Black, Captain Mahlon Issued by: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Subject: United States Army, Minnesota Sharpshooters, 2nd Company Subject: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864), Company L Subject: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Battalion United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Used in United States Used during Civil War United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies. Military. Insignia, Medals, & Buttons Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Clothing. Accessories |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1862 - Not later than 1865 Content: 05/30/1862 - 11/23/1863 unit attached to First Minnesota Infantry |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7041.3.G |
