Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Hammond, Daniel, American, ca. 1840 - 1937
Date
late 19th century
Medium
nickel silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 1 5/8 × 5/16 in. (6.5 × 4.2 × 0.8 cm)
Description
Veteran ID Shield owned by Daniel Hammond, Co. F, 4th MD USCT. The small, nickel silver medal features a shield under two banners. The top banner has a pin on the back. The front is engraved with “CO. F.” The second banner is attached to the top banner with two suspension rings. It is engraved on the front with “F” MD.” The shield is attached to the second banner with two suspension rings. Engraved at the top of the shield is “VOL. INF.” Below this is an engraved image of two crossed rifles with “WAR” engraved on the left side and “1861-5” engraved on the right side. Below the rifles is an engraved image of a cruciform. Engraved at the bottom of the Shield is “DANNIEL HAMMOND.”
Place depicted
Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
medals
Topic
Military
U.S. History, 1865-1921
United States Colored Troops
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Liljenquist Family
Object number
2018.43.16
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5abe2675b-0abf-4b47-b2fe-efb3a43e0775

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