Wade16 Posted April 7, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2020 I found this disc and would like any information and opinions please. So far, I found this information on the man: HTTHREE, WILLIAM.—Age 23 years. Enlisted August 3, 1861, at Rochester; mustered in as private, Company C, August 3, 1861, to serve three years; discharged for disability, December 7, 1862, at Alexandria, Va Are these medals typical for Civil War vets? Does it have any value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted April 7, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2020 Its a wartime I.D. Disc. The soldier would have purchased it from a sutler (salesman who traveled with the army) to use like dog tags . Identification so his body could be properly buried or sent home. That Washington Style is I think one of the most attractive disc. Value is a tough one , if I were selling it I would list it on a well known auction site with a $1000.00 starting bid. It should get some action and could bring considerably more. Nice piece thanks for posting. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade16 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted April 7, 2020 Thank you for the information. I am glad it is genuine. I am surprised with the value estimate. I found it at a local swap meet a few years ago, and probably paid less than $5 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted April 7, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2020 That’s the coolest $5 ID disc I’ve ever seen! Very nice! You probably already know this but you can get military service records, military pension records from the national archives https://www.archives.gov/veterans. There is a fee but I think it would be worth it. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted April 7, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2020 Wow-- great ID disc at a bargain price! Here are his records from Historical Data Systems (HDS). William Hithree Residence was not listed; 23 years old.Enlisted on 8/3/1861 at Rochester, NY as a Private.On 8/3/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. NY 3rd Cavalry He was discharged for disability on 12/7/1862 at Alexandria, VASources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: History of the owner (Fighting RGT/ WIA/ KIA/ POW) can significantly "bump" values on these. Based on the short service time/ minimal engagements at that time, I don't see a service record bump. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade16 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted April 7, 2020 Thank you both for your information and nice comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted April 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2020 What a beautiful ID disc. Great score! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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