#5098 • Civil War Pewter Identification Disc-205th Pennsylvania Infantry

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

High bid $900.00

Status: Sold

American Civil War pewter ID disc belonging to Private Miciah Evans, of Company G, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry. Obverse of disc presents bust portrait of Lieut. General U.S. Grant facing right. Reverse of disc presents flags and eagle design with central shield and stamped lettering "M K EVANS CO G 205 REGT PV VOLS 2 BRIG 3 DIV 9 AC". Disc measures 1.55" in diameter. Surface of badge exhibits some slight verdigris. Miciah Evans enlisted and was mustered into Company G, of the 205th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment on September 1, 1864. He was mustered out on June 2, 1865 at Alexandria, Virginia. Identification discs featuring Grant on obverse are a rare form. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.