pjm Posted September 9, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2011 I thought I'd show these offer. They are part of a grouping I obtained some years ago belonging to General Samuel Schwenk of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment 50. He became a brevet general in spring 1865. After the civil war he joined the regular army and served in Texas with the 41st (colored) Infantry as an officer and later in the 8th Cavalry Regiment. He ended his career in the early 1870's as a major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjm Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted September 9, 2011 Reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjm Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted September 9, 2011 An image of Schwenk as a captain in January 1864 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjm Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted September 9, 2011 An image of Schwenk as a captain in January 1864 Here's the cap insignia and shoulder board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaxe Posted September 9, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 9, 2011 Nice solid example. The bullion edges look like they are in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjm Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted September 11, 2011 Nice solid example. The bullion edges look like they are in great shape. I'll post the grouping soon. There are several pairs of his shoulder boards as well as two Hardee hat badges in unworn condition. The Corps badge also does not appear to have been worn. Other boards, particularly the lower ranks, show considerable wear. I presume these were on his uniform in combat. The single Captain's board illustrated above appears to be one of the pair he's wearing in the photo. He was severely wounded at Cold Harbor while a captain. The mate to the pair may have been lost when he was treated for his wounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrrldoc Posted September 11, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 11, 2011 VERY NICE! It's great to see a pair of straps that are original, and not those Paki ripoffs propagated everywhere... Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted September 11, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2011 I am so sorry...words fail me.... :drool2: awesome just doesn't do this magnificent set justice. All I can do is offer my humble thanks for posting and sharing this history with us! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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