Civil War Rhode Island Musician's Badge / Sold

Civil War Rhode Island Musician's Badge - Inventory Number: INS 228 / Sold

German silver pin bearing the U.S. Shield surmounted by a fouled anchor (State seal) and the motto "BAND of HOPE" (Hope is the state motto).  Word of mouth attribution to George W. Hoxie, Musician, Co. C, 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery.  

George W. Hoxie:

Residence Charlestown RI;

Enlisted on 10/23/1861 as a Musician.

On 12/16/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. RI 5th Heavy Artillery

He Re-enlisted on 1/5/1864

He was Mustered Out on 6/26/1865 at New Berne, NC

He was listed as:

* Absent sick 5/15/1863 General Hospital (Estimated day)

* Returned 9/15/1863 (place not stated) (Estimated day)

* Furlough 9/14/1864 (place not stated) (For 40 days)

Inventory Number: INS 228 / Sold