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Attractive Identification Shield and Corps Badge of a New Yorker Twice Wounded in Action....
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Attractive Identification Shield and Corps Badge of a New Yorker Twice Wounded in Action. This is a grouping of two badges worn by Sgt. Rosell G. Firman, Co. H, 121st N.Y. Vol. Infantry. The first is a silver ID shield measuring 0.875" x 1.125" with a scroll border inside which is elegantly inscribed "R. G. FIRMAN/ Co. H/ 121st Regt/ NYS Vols." At the bottom, near the border, is an evenly punched hole barely the size of a pin prick. The original t-bar pin fastener remains intact. The second badge is a small circular piece measuring 0.625" in diameter with a gold face and red enamel bordering having the red enamel Greek Cross of the Sixth Corps in the center around which is inscribed in black "Sergt. Firman/ 121st N.Y.V." Some of the black coloring has worn but most of the red enamel remains, along with the original t-bar pin fastener. Firmin joined this gallant unit in August 1862 and saw action at such places as Rappahannock Station, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spottsylvania, where he was wounded twice. He was hospitalized through the remainder of his service and, for some unknown reason, was reduced to private while recuperating. A superb pair of medals worn by a battle hardened veteran, accompanied by Firmin's service and pension records.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2009
12th
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