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Lot Number: 174
Click for a Printable PageSign-in to Bid or Register to Bid Estimate Range: $2,500 - $3,500 |
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Choice Civil War ID Disc “Dog Tag” Complete with Its Original “McCLELLAN” Pin Hanger and is Fully Identified and His First Maine Fought in 29 Battles Including the First Winchester & Gettysburg |
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1861 UNION Shield “AGAINST REBELLION” Brass ID Disc “Dog Tag” Complete with its original Silver “McCLELLAN” Portrait Hanger with Pin, Original Golden Luster remains within the Shield-side Lettering, Choice Extremely Fine or better. This exceptional quality Dog Tag belonged to Benjamin F. Tucker (1831-1906), who in 1860 was serving as a private in Co. D, 2nd U.S. Cavalry; Promoted to Corporal on April 13, 1861. Corporal Tucker was placed in charge of 13 men and was on guard at the White House in Washington, DC for 6 days. He Served with his Company in Washington until September 24, 1861, when discharged and ordered to report to Maine Governor Israel Washburn to accept a Commission as Adjutant of the 1st Maine Cavalry Regiment. Tucker was promoted to Captain of Co. B on July 1, 1862; Later promoted to Major, and breveted Lt. Col. and Colonel, to date from March 13, 1865 for gallantry in the field on June 24 1864 at the Battle of St. Mary's Church, VA, where he was wounded in the shoulder. Upon his return to active duty, Tucker was placed in Command of the Cavalry Depot of the Army of the Potomac, which position he held until mustered out on August 9, 1865. The highly decorated First Maine Cavalry Regiment fought in 29 battles, including First Winchester, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Cold Harbor. The regiment suffered the greatest losses of any Union Cavalry Regiment during the Civil War. Of the 2,895 men who served in the regiment, 174 were killed or died of wounds, 334 died of disease, and 145 were held in Confederate prisons. This exceptional Tag comes displayed within a Riker Mount with an enlarged photograph and a short description, for display purposes. |
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Lot Number: 174
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Estimate Range: $2,500 - $3,500 |
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