Marktk36thIL Posted May 28, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2021 Gold and silver ID badge of George J. Putney of the 29th Ohio Infantry. They had a pretty active role in the war, seeing much fighting in the 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign. They remained part of the Eastern Theater, culminating with their defense on July 2nd/3rd against the Virginians of the famed Stonewall Brigade on Culps Hill at a little place called Gettysburg, PA. The 29th OVI would be shipped out west and become part of the breakout of Chattanooga in the battle of Lookout Mountain. The "bullseye" canteen has been identified to him in two ways, first noticeably being the prominent needlework. The second, being his initials carved to the top of the canteen that is terrific in showing how the soldiers back then even marked their gear/equipment. The inscription on the badge reads as follows: George J. Putney Co. E 29th OVI Winchester,Va March 23, 1862 Port Republic,Va June 9, 1862 Cedar Mountain,Va Aug. 9, 1862 Gettysburg, Pa July 1, 2, 3, 1863 Lookout Mt., Tenn Nov. 24, 1863 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cylekostello Posted May 28, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 28, 2021 Fantastic group, is the badge wartime? Looks like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marktk36thIL Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted May 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, cylekostello said: Fantastic group, is the badge wartime? Looks like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Definitely a wartime badge. I have seen this style several times for the 5th Ohio Inf., but not the 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marktk36thIL Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted May 28, 2021 If anyone is open to.making an offer for the grouping, feel free to shoot me a PM. Best, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Fushi Posted May 28, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 28, 2021 Beautiful badge with great history John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted May 28, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 28, 2021 Incredible grouping! So wish I could afford it! Thanks for showing the pieces to us. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen an image or two somewhere of other 12th corps soldiers wearing this style of badge. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted May 28, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 28, 2021 Very cool grouping! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted May 28, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, USCapturephotos said: Incredible grouping! So wish I could afford it! Thanks for showing the pieces to us. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen an image or two somewhere of other 12th corps soldiers wearing this style of badge. Paul I keep coming back to this thread. Just love the group. That corduroy style canteen cover is nice and much more scarcely seen as well. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marktk36thIL Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, USCapturephotos said: I keep coming back to this thread. Just love the group. That corduroy style canteen cover is nice and much more scarcely seen as well. Paul Thanks Paul! I think it'll be going to a good home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted May 28, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, Marktk36thIL said: Thanks Paul! I think it'll be going to a good home soon. Great! I just wish it were mine :) Seriously thanks for showing it to us. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted May 28, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 28, 2021 Amazing! Thanks for showing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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