#5087 • Civil War Stencil-11th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

American Civil War brass name stencil belonging to George K. Nesbitt of the 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps. Stencil presents naming "GEORGE K. NESBITT. CO. E. 11th Regt. P.R.V.C." and measures 1.5" x 2.75" and exhibits an uncleaned patina. George K. Nesbitt enlisted in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and was mustered into the 40th Pennsylvania Infantry (11th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps) on June 21, 1861. He was promoted to corporal on July 27, 1861 and died on October 14, 1861 while his regiment was on duty at Tennallytown, Maryland, and picket duty at Great Falls. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.