Civil War identification disc, 1.125 in. dia., with "Union" shield surrounded by text, "Against Rebellion / 1861," on obverse, and text, "Rudolph Geison / Co. C / 10th / Reg. / N.Y.S. V. CAV.," on reverse. Hole drilled above top of shield on obverse. Rudolph Geison enlisted on October 17, 1861 as a private, and mustered into Company C of the New York 10th Cavalry about a month later. He re-enlisted on December 31, 1863, and transferred into Company C of the New York 1st Provisional Cavalry on June 24, 1865. The 10th New York Cavalry was engaged in many important Civil War battles, including Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania Court House, Shepherdstown, Bristoe Station, and Appomattox Court House. Condition: Disc with two connector loops at top; obverse with some wear to "Union" text on shield and some spotting/soiling present throughout; reverse with a few nicks around rim.
Civil War identification disc, 1.125 in. dia., with "Union" shield surrounded by text, "Against Rebellion / 1861," on obverse, and text, "Rudolph Geison / Co. C / 10th / Reg. / N.Y.S. V. CAV.," on reverse. Hole drilled above top of shield on obverse. Rudolph Geison enlisted on October 17, 1861 as a private, and mustered into Company C of the New York 10th Cavalry about a month later. He re-enlisted on December 31, 1863, and transferred into Company C of the New York 1st Provisional Cavalry on June 24, 1865. The 10th New York Cavalry was engaged in many important Civil War battles, including Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania Court House, Shepherdstown, Bristoe Station, and Appomattox Court House. Condition: Disc with two connector loops at top; obverse with some wear to "Union" text on shield and some spotting/soiling present throughout; reverse with a few nicks around rim.
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