BBB made Army of the Potomac attributed to E.S Puff

[John Fushi]

Bailey Banks & Biddle made Army of the Potomac Medal with the original box attributed to E.S Puff.

 

E.S. Puff was part of the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry "Orange Blossoms" (September 5, 1862 to June 3, 1865)

 

 

The Orange Blossoms' first major engagement was at the Battle of Fredericksburg, in December 1862. Thomas W. Bradley, an Orange Blossom and future United States Representative, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. Colonel Ellis was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, at Houck's Ridge. Three other officers and 31 enlisted men from the regiment also died during the battle.

The Orange Blossoms also took part in the Overland Campaign, taking losses in the Battle of the Wilderness, the Battle of Cold Harbor, and the Spotsylvania Court House. In June 1864 they were at the Siege of Petersburg. In 1865 they fought in the Appomattox Campaign, and were present during the Confederatesurrender at the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse.

 

They took part in the following battles:

 

Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of the Wilderness
Battle of Cold Harbor
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

 

E.S. Puff participated in the Battle of Fredericksburg. He lost his arm during the battle of Chancellorsville, causing him to miss the rest of the war.

[wartimecollectables.com]

Would love to see the box!

[cylekostello]

Very nice, love engraved AoTP medals

[kanemono]

Wonderful medal to a brave soldier!

[KevinBeyer]

This is a fantastic badge, but I would also like to commend you on your excellent photography.  I wish I was as skilled at removing backgrounds as you.

 

Well done!