17th Maine badge, ca. 1862
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Joseph F. Hobbs wore this decorative badge as part of the 17th Maine Infantry, a Civil War unit known as the Red Diamond Unit. He was in the 3rd corps.
The date on the badge, August 18, 1862, is the date the unit was mustered into federal service.
Other Information
- Title: 17th Maine badge, ca. 1862
- Creation Date: circa 1862
- Subject Date: circa 1862
- State: ME
- Local Code: 4040*1
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865)
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Heraldry
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Badges
Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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