What is it??

[ordfill992]

This is one more item that was found in the estate auction. On the front is the inscription "54th Massachusetts Regiment, Troop B 112, Free Negro Volunteers." The reverse has the inscription, "U.S.C.T., Corps d' Afique, Every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword." Apparently it's an I.D. tag, but what is the time period?? Thanks for any help in Identification!!

 

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[1171HP]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but the 54th Massachusetts was one of, if not the first regiment of colored soldiers during the civil war (so Civil War period to answer your question). The movie "Glory" was based on the 54th Massachusetts. I can not tell you more about the inscriptions. I would bet you have something there very collectable and valuable.

 

[weldermark]

that is truly unique,wonder if it was a form of dog tag.



mark

 

[stoney56]

Here's a little histor lesson:? http://www.letterscivilwar.com/may1863.html Scroll down to May 29th, HH and happy reading

 

[stoney56]

Another is: http://www.nps.gov/rich/backgrou.htm

 

[JARMAN]

MAN THATS ONE NICE FIND ORDFILL, Thanks for the history Stoney.HH

 

[stoney56]

Well at least the history lesson was worthwhile and it gave me a chance to do some fast research. Thanks, Buckram.

 

[rck_1]

Fake or not? Its still worth a bit more than a handfull of dirty clad!!!