Army of Northern Virgnia Camp Recoveries / Sold

Army of Norther Virginia Camp Recoveries - Inventory Number: GRO 014 / Sold

An attractive display from the museum collection of Robert C. Laurens of Pennsylvania whom displayed this in his museum in Wayne, PA.  Housed in a custom made shadowbox frame with its original typed display tag stating:  

“Artifacts Excavated in Several Winter Camps of the Confederate Army near Fredericksburg and Hamilton's Crossing, Virginia.  The Camps Date Mainly from the Winter of 1862 – 1863.  This Collection is Notable in its Portrayal of the Minor Personal Effects of the A.N.V.”

       Artifacts included:

Ornate buckle with raised figure

Complete crossed cannon insignia

Pair of Smith's Patent Shoulder Bar Boarders

6 Carved Nipple Protectors

16 Glass Buttons

13 Suspender / Fly Buttons

2 Complete Musket Tools

An Austrian Lorenz Lockplate

Artillery Friction Primer

Confederate Iron Sword Hanger

4 Percussion Caps

2 High Impact Bullets

8 Rings – Wedding Rings

11 Company Hat Letters

2 Regimental Numbers

10 Assorted Vest Buckles

Lead and Iron Shoe Plates

4 Confederate Bayonet Finials

7 Lead Finials from Cap / Cartridge Boxes

9 Sword Belt Studs / Rivets

4 Confederate Buttons

Watch Key

Stamped Large Cent

Rosette with Crown Device

Musket Hammer

Tag Marked - Ridge Wood Club

Inventory Number: GRO 014 / Sold