G.A.R. - Grand Army of the Republic – GAR 6th Wisconsin Battery Badge

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G.A.R. - Grand Army of the Republic – GAR6th Wisconsin Battery Badge.
Offered  is a badge worn by a member of the 6
th
Wisconsin Batteryin the Civil War. This is a regimental badge which has a list of the battles the 6
th
Wisconsin Battery participated in. The badge has three pieces. The first is a hanger with an arrow on it. This represents the corp symbol for the 17
th
Corps. A red ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written on the hanger is “Island No. 10 , Siege of Corinth, Battle of Corinth, Port Gibson, Willow Springs, Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Misson Ridge, Nashville”. There is a museum number #549 on the left bottom of the ribbon. Attached to the ribbon is a drop. On the drop is a cartridge box a pair of crossed cannon tubes, and cannon balls. Written on the drop is “6
th
WIS. BATTERY”. Written on the cartridge box is “40 Rounds”. This badge resided in the Mollus Museum of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania until it was sold in January at auction. The red ribbon is in poor condition and is supported by museum quality acid free tape. The badge is approximately 4 7/8 inches tall by 1 ¾ inches wide. Payment required within three (3) days.