How much is this Civil War Medal worth?

[The_Chuzz]

I acquired this medal that appears to be from the civil war.
It says:

"MAJ. GEN. JOS. HOOKER. 1863"

"WAR OF 1861 HATTERAS, INLET, PORT ROYAL, FREDERICKSBURG, CHANCCELORVILLE, GETTYSBURG. ENGAGED IN THE ABOVE BATTLES."

This appears to be commemorating Major General Hooker of the Union Army of these battles.

On the back it says:

"CORPL GEO. C. HUNTERSON FORMERLY OF THE U.S.S. FLAG. AND THE Co.C. 114th. Pv. Vol. NOW IN Co.B.22d.V.R.C. "

I have no idea what this means so if anybody has any information about it and what it could sell for at auction I would love to know.

 

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[The_Chuzz]

Here are some photos of him

 

[RTR]

Might be worth something to the right museum ,good luck

 

[The_Chuzz]

Does anybody know the context? Would it have been given to Joseph Hooker? If not then who?

 

[gunsil]

That writing on the back looks like it as done with individual letter stamps which could have been done anytime up to yesterday so without a good provenance it would be hard to value and hard for a real museum to accept. Small local museums will accept anything and often display items which are not related to the descriptions given them by the museum. Cool piece, likely originally made post war. Do you have any solid provenance for it??

 

[Molewacker]

It's a Civil war id badge - here's a great link w/pic of your Hooker pin.

Warfare History Network » Avoiding the Nameless Grave?Civil War ID Tags



Value varies depending on many factors -

 

[Molewacker]

I would be researching the battles for Hunterson - he checks out on second link, ground service after USS Flag

https://www.americancivilwar.com/tcwn/civil_war/Navy_Ships/USS_Flag.html
https://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/114th/114thcoc.html

 

[Molewacker]

https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Discs-Union-Soldiers-Civil/dp/0786461063

In "search this book" type in Battle 4C - you'll get some written history of the disc to go through, but then scroll down through the ID pics until you get to 4C photo. (look for maker mark on your hanger tab)

If real, you have a rare piece - others more in CW collecting here may help you in authentication and a proper place to sell.

Fingers crossed for authentic!

PS Google book search - big link

https://books.google.com/books?id=f...ttle 4C civil war identification disc&f=false

 

[The_Chuzz]

That writing on the back looks like it as done with individual letter stamps which could have been done anytime up to yesterday so without a good provenance it would be hard to value and hard for a real museum to accept. Small local museums will accept anything and often display items which are not related to the descriptions given them by the museum. Cool piece, likely originally made post war. Do you have any solid provenance for it??

No I bought it online.

 

[The_Chuzz]

I would be researching the battles for Hunterson - he checks out on second link, ground service after USS Flag

https://www.americancivilwar.com/tcwn/civil_war/Navy_Ships/USS_Flag.html
https://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/114th/114thcoc.html

https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Discs-Union-Soldiers-Civil/dp/0786461063

In "search this book" type in Battle 4C - you'll get some written history of the disc to go through, but then scroll down through the ID pics until you get to 4C photo. (look for maker mark on your hanger tab)

If real, you have a rare piece - others more in CW collecting here may help you in authentication and a proper place to sell.

Fingers crossed for authentic!

PS Google book search - big link

https://books.google.com/books?id=f...ttle 4C civil war identification disc&f=false

Thanks! How do I search the book to see if it is real?

 

[The_Chuzz]

It's a Civil war id badge - here's a great link w/pic of your Hooker pin.

Warfare History Network » Avoiding the Nameless Grave?Civil War ID Tags

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Value varies depending on many factors -

Thank you!

 

[Rookster]

Nice one for sure.

 

[The_Chuzz]

https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Discs-Union-Soldiers-Civil/dp/0786461063

In "search this book" type in Battle 4C - you'll get some written history of the disc to go through, but then scroll down through the ID pics until you get to 4C photo. (look for maker mark on your hanger tab)

If real, you have a rare piece - others more in CW collecting here may help you in authentication and a proper place to sell.

Fingers crossed for authentic!

PS Google book search - big link

https://books.google.com/books?id=f...ttle 4C civil war identification disc&f=false

Oh ok I found it, let me check now.

 

[The_Chuzz]

https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Discs-Union-Soldiers-Civil/dp/0786461063

In "search this book" type in Battle 4C - you'll get some written history of the disc to go through, but then scroll down through the ID pics until you get to 4C photo. (look for maker mark on your hanger tab)

If real, you have a rare piece - others more in CW collecting here may help you in authentication and a proper place to sell.

Fingers crossed for authentic!

PS Google book search - big link

https://books.google.com/books?id=f...ttle 4C civil war identification disc&f=false

Ok Im pretty sure I see the Boston and Merriam!! Would you have any ballpark idea of how much it might be worth? Are there any examples of one that sold at auction?

 

[Molewacker]

114th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers

Company C

Hunterson, Geo. C. Private July 25, 1862 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, November 15, 1863; promoted to Corporal; discharged by General Order, July 3, 1865

 

[A2coins]

That is really cool

 

[Itsmine]

That gentleman saw a hell of a lot of action.....