#5101 • Civil War Brass Identification Disc-63rd Pennsylvania Infantry

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

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

American Civil War brass ID disc belonging to Private John Ritchey, of Company G, 63rd Pennsylvania Infantry. Obverse of disc presents center shield with text surrounding "AGAINST REBELLION 1861". Reverse of disc presents stamped lettering "JOHN RITCHEY Co. G 63D REGT P.V.". Disc measures 1.2" in diameter. Surface of badge exhibits wear with toned patina and presents small jump ring. John Ritchey (1843-1894) enlisted and was mustered into Company G, of the 63rd Pennsylvania Infantry regiment on July 18, 1863. He transferred to Company G, of the 99th Pennsylvania Infantry on September 5, 1864 and was mustered out in 1865. He is buried in the Cochran Cemetery in Templeton, Pennsylvania. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.