Hand Carved Bone Neckerchief of Hugh Layton 15th New Jersey Infantry / SOLD
Exceptional piece of soldier’s art by Hugh H. Layton of the 15th NJ. The neckerchief is crafted from a thick piece of bone, with Layton’s unit information meticulously carved in relief from company to army service. The 6th Corps emblem and the space around the lettering is carefully filled with red and blue colored wax, and the lettering is flanked by two patriotic eagles. This is a wonderful personal item and piece of soldier art.
Hugh H. Layton:
Enlisted on 8/6/1862 as a Private.
On 8/25/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. NJ 15th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/22/1865 at Hall's Hill, VA
(Regimental History lists Layton as being detailed to wagon train in 1863)
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Inventory Number: IDE 129 / SOLD