5th N.Y.V.I. Duryée’s Zouaves Corp Badge

[skypilot6670]

One of the great Union Regiments. This badge list six battle honors.The soldier D.P.Davis is quoted in Brian Pohankas book The Vortex Of Hell ,Davis thought the Southerners looked very seedy- (we) asked them if they seen any yanks where they came from , but we dident get any answer from them.pg 216

Their are two photos of veterans wearing what looks like this badge in the above mentioned book pg.550 , pg 560.

Brian Pohanka wrote in Vortex Of Hell . Their colorful Zouave uniform, precise maneuvers, effectiveness in combat, and steady bearing under fire won them universal respect and recognition.

At Second Manassas the 5th lost 330 men and still soldiered on thru Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

One of the 5th most famous commanders G.K.Warren went on to Little Round Top and his place in history.

[manayunkman]

Spent a lot of time in Gettysburg.

 

Thank you for posting this awesome badge.

 

Will you be posting a picture of the back?

[skypilot6670]

Hi manayunkman Thanks for your kind comment. I don’t have a photo of the back, and the badge is in a bank. It’s a t bar pin with a wire C loop for a catch. It also has a wire bail on each piece for a ribbon to go thru. Thanks again. Mike

[mdk0911]

awesome looking badge - great piece of history!

[skypilot6670]

Mdk0911 Thank you very much,I appreciate member feedback. Fraternally Yours. Mike

[kanemono]

Beautiful badge, one of the best!

Dick

[skypilot6670]

Thanks Dick. It’s one of my favorites. (There are several). Mike

[bbmilitaria]

That is a work of art. I never get tired of looking at your postings and appreciate the time you take to share.

[katieony]

A beautiful badge to a hard-fought unit! Thanks for posting!

 

Mike

[skypilot6670]

Your welcome Mike. I enjoy sharing the badges I have. Thank you Mike

[USdog]

You have an excellent collection, thanks for sharing!

[skypilot6670]

USdog you’re welcome. I enjoy showing them. Thanks for your kind words. Mike

[skypilot6670]

bbmilitaria Thank you, it’s peoples kind words like yours that make it fun to post. Yours Mike

[scottiques]

Agree with others-- beautiful badge from a significant Regiment!

 

Scott

[skypilot6670]

Thanks Scott. I appreciate your kind words. Mike

[USCapturephotos]

Have loved corps badges for many, many years. Don't have many left in my collection but love to look. What an amazing piece!

Paul

[skypilot6670]

Hey Paul ,thanks again. I’ve always had a soft spot for Corps Badges. Used to do some artillery , but it got to heavy to carry to shows. Now all I do is wartime badges and medals. Mike

[M24 Chaffee]

I just noticed the recent badges that you posted. Great pieces of CW history!

 

 

Frank

[skypilot6670]

Thanks Frank ,I enjoy showing them. Mike