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Civil War Commemorative Accolade for a

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Civil War Commemorative Accolade for a
A large framed full color print recording the Civil War service of George L. Cooley, who &#34;<I>Entered the service as a Musician in Company F, 10th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Sept. 2, 1861 Mustered in Oct. 1, 1861, Re-enlisted for three years or the war, January 1, 1864, Mustered out, August 25, 1865, Veteran</I>.&#34; In addition to his dates of service, there is a brief account of the 10th Connecticut, along with a month by month listing of the battles and campaigns Cooley participated in, including an engagement at Kinston on Dec. 14, 1862, where he was &#34;<I>Especially mentioned by General Foster for gallantry</I>.&#34; This personal service history is hand inscribed in white ink on a black background in the center of the print and placed within a rectangular border of Civil War Corps badges below a federal eagle over four flags. Print size aprox. 25 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches, marked at bottom Copyrighted 1893 by W.C. Strickler and in in the original gilt wood frame aprox. 30 x 20 inches. There is slight water staining near the upper right corner of the print, not affecting the image, and old damage to various portions of the gilt decoration.