I.D. Badge Robert Warren 1st Massachusetts Cavalry

[skypilot6670]

This is a sterling silver badge of Robert J.Warren Co I 1st Mass Cav. . Warren was a 21 year old machinist from Lowell Massachusetts , he enlisted in the 47th Mass Infantry on October 20,1862 as a corporal. He served in the New Orleans area with this unit , until September 1,1863 when he mustered out. He then re-enlisted in the 1st Mass. Cavalry as a Sargent on December 5,1863. His Company and 4 others made up the 3rd Battalion of Massachusetts Cavalry serving in the Charleston S.C. area and Florida until he mustered out on July 18,1865.

[tarbridge]

Neat badge...another added to a superior collection.

[skypilot6670]

Thank you very much Robert. Mike

[USdog]

Outstanding!

[skypilot6670]

Thanks USdog. I see you like Dog tags.We share a common interest and collections , just different wars. Thanks again for commenting. Mike

[katieony]

A really nice identification badge...congratulations!

 

Mike

[skypilot6670]

Thanks Mike for your comment. Mike

[USdog]

Thanks USdog. I see you like Dog tags.We share a common interest and collections , just different wars. Thanks again for commenting. Mike

Mike,

I do collect dog tags, yes. I have a few Civil War sutler ID tags myself. Fascinating history!

[M24 Chaffee]

Really nice badge and soldier history!

 

Frank

[scottiques]

Another great badge, Mike. Thanks for sharing.

 

Scott

[skypilot6670]

Thanks Frank and Scott I appreciate your comments. Mike