On View
Military History Gallery
Exhibition
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
Created by
Unidentified
Date
1864-65
Medium
brass (alloy)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm)
Description
The brass number “54” is attached to a fabric-covered cardboard fragment of a kepi, which appears to designate a 54th regiment of U.S. Army.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Type
tags
Topic
Military
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.4.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3a8fe15-96a1-42f2-aaeb-9faa13cad0ad

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