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RARE CIVIL WAR EASTERN IRON BRIGADE UNION MEDAL

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RARE CIVIL WAR EASTERN IRON BRIGADE UNION MEDAL
RARE CIVIL WAR EASTERN IRON BRIGADE UNION MEDAL. The Eastern Iron Brigade, also known as the Iron Brigade of the East and First Iron Brigade, was a brigade of infantry, that served in the Union Army's Army of the Potomac, during the American Civil War. For much of its service, it was designated as the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, I Corps. Among its commanding officers were General John P. Hatch and General Walter Phelps Jr. Noted for its reliability in battle, the brigade developed a reputation which remained after it was disbanded late in the war, due to its annihilation from extremely high casualties. Shows good wear and use. A great find and an excellent addition to your collection.