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Conference smurf::civil_war

Title:	The American Civil War
Notice:	Please read all replies 1.* before writing here.
Moderator:	SMURF::BINDER

Created:	Mon Jul 15 1991
Last Modified:	Tue Apr 08 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	141
Total number of notes:	2129

138.0. "Hat pin?? Reunion 1880" by SUBPAC::TRIMBY () Thu May 30 1996 15:59

      I was handed down a hat pin? from my GGgrandfather.   I believe it
 was worn on the hat.  It is two rifles in a X pattern with the number 3 
 above it.   He was in the 113th ohio volunteer army.  I was wondering what
 the 3 above the crossed rifles mean.

      I also have a ribbon that is marked 1880 Ohio civil war reunion.  It
 states the township on it as well.  Was wondering if there is a listing of
 reunions for Civil War veterans.  Maybe if I'm lucky I could trace it down
 and find a picture?  Any help here would be appreciated.

      Thanks, Gary

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138.1		NQOS01::timex.nqo.dec.com::APRIL	Chuck April	`Tue Jun 04 1996 13:38`	8
	The '3' above the crossed rifle could mean he was in the 3rd Army Corps. The crossed rifles signified infantry. Sabres stood for Cavalry and Cannon for Artillery. Regards, Chuck