(MILITARY CIVIL WAR) COLORED ARTILLERY Civil War Reunion Ba

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Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

(MILITARY--CIVIL WAR.) COLORED ARTILLERY. Civil War Reunion Badge, 1st United States Colored Artillery Heavy, made by J.K. Davison, Philadelphia. Brass medal, 1-1/2 x 7/8 inches, showing crossed sabers and muskets, with canons on each side; with pot metal pin-back, to which is attached a red white and blue tri-color silk ribbon, upon which is printed '1st U.S. Col. Arty. Hvy. Reunion.' (WGC) Philadelphia, circa 1913

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a fine example of a rare and important reunion medal. This was an especially important reunion year for African American vets, being the 50th anniversary of their having joined the service in 1863.