Relic Civil War Poncho Hook / SOLD

Relic Civil War Poncho Hook - Inventory Number: REL 098 / SOLD

Excavated poncho hook in the form of a general service eagle button with a tin back and iron wire hook. These were privately purchased by Union soldiers and used to pin the grommets of their issued rubber blankets together so they could be worn as a rain poncho. A scarce excavated example.

Comes housed in a 4 x 5 inch display case with red velvet backing and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: REL 098 / SOLD