#5094 • Civil War Carved Bone Identification Badge-206th Pennsylvania Infantry

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

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American Civil War carved bone ID badge in the shape of a 24th corps badge belonging to Private James E. Lewis, of Company B, 206th Pennsylvania Infantry. Heart shaped badge presents carved obverse with red and blue wax fills "J.E.L. Co. B. 206 P.V." and measures 1.1" x 1". Reverse shows evidence (small holes) of previous pin attachment. Surface of bone exhibits mellow patina. James E. Lewis (1843-1919) enlisted and was mustered into Company B, of the 206th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment on August 31, 1864. Lewis mustered out with his regiment on June 26, 1865 at Richmond, Virginia. The 206th Pennsylvania Infantry was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 24th Army Corps from December 1864 until June 1865. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 24th Army Corps, to June, 1865. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.