Union Army Collection (page 9)

Union Army, 3rd Army Corps Provost badge
3028471 Union Army, 3rd Army Corps Provost badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, United States Civil War, Union Army)

Colonel William S. Tilton 22nd Massachusetts V
3028465 Colonel William S. Tilton 22nd Massachusetts V; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Colonel William S. Tilton, 22nd Massachusetts Volunteers)

United States, Officer's hat insignia of the 8th New York Volunteers
3028461 United States, Officer's hat insignia of the 8th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer's embroidered hat insignia of the 8th New York Volunteers)

Drum with painted New York State Arms and "Gettysburg" inscription
3028448 Drum with painted New York State Arms and "Gettysburg" inscription.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum with painted New York State Arms and "Gettysburg" inscription)

Union Army, 2nd Army Corps Badge of the 20th Massachusetts Regiment
3028436 Union Army, 2nd Army Corps Badge of the 20th Massachusetts Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army)

Union Captain's hat badge and shoulder straps, 61st Ohio
3028433 Union Captain's hat badge and shoulder straps, 61st Ohio; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Bull Run Bridge and Block House from the West 1864
3028431 Bull Run Bridge and Block House from the West 1864; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bull Run Bridge and Block House from the West 1864 - Orange and Alexandria RR); © Don Troiani

Major General Winfield Scott
3028430 Major General Winfield Scott; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major General Winfield Scott); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Shoulder straps of Captain Fitch 20th Maine Volunteers
3028427 Shoulder straps of Captain Fitch 20th Maine Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoulder straps of Captain Fitch 20th Maine Volunteers, wounded at Little Round Top, Gettysburg)

11th Pennsylvania, Union Army 5th Corps and identification badges
3028402 11th Pennsylvania, Union Army 5th Corps and identification badges.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 11th Pennsylvania, 5th Corps and identification badges.); © Don Troiani

US regulation stamped brass cavalry crossed saber hat insignia
3028401 US regulation stamped brass cavalry crossed saber hat insignia; Private Collection; (add.info.: US regulation stamped brass cavalry crossed saber hat insignia for enlisted men)

Union Heavy Artillery Sergeant's Uniform Coat
3028949 Union Heavy Artillery Sergeant's Uniform Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Heavy Artillery Sergeant's Uniform Coat with accoutrements)

Veterans badge of the 17th Maine Volunteers
3028948 Veterans badge of the 17th Maine Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Veterans badge of the 17th Maine Volunteers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

U.S. Army Veteran Reserve Corps Jacket
3028946 U.S. Army Veteran Reserve Corps Jacket; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, U.S. Army Veteran Reserve Corps (Invalid Corps) Corporal's Jacket); © Don Troiani

Carved bone slide made by Orson A Beedy, 118th New York Volunteers
3028945 Carved bone slide made by Orson A Beedy, 118th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved bone slide made by Orson A Beedy, Company c, 118th New York Volunteers)

Soldier's wooden cased pocket shaving mirror
3028943 Soldier's wooden cased pocket shaving mirror; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier's wooden cased pocket shaving mirror which belonged to a soldier of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry)

Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania, Birney's Zouaves
3028931 Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania, Birney's Zouaves; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania)

Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers
3028929 Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

U..S Cavalry other ranks uniform jacket circa 1857
3028922 U..S Cavalry other ranks uniform jacket circa 1857.; Royal Danish Arsenal Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: U..S Cavalry other ranks uniform jacket circa 1857.); © Don Troiani

Heart shaped pin cushion and 12th Corps silver badge carried by AC Vaughan of the 60th New York Volunteers
3028900 Heart shaped pin cushion and 12th Corps silver badge carried by AC Vaughan of the 60th New York Volunteers. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Union patriotic straight razor
3028898 Union patriotic straight razor; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union patriotic straight razor); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Writing Desk and Cap used by a Connecticut soldier
3028897 Writing Desk and Cap used by a Connecticut soldier; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Writing desk inkwell)

Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States Medal
3029050 Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States Medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States Medal); © Don Troiani

Framed hardtack cracker
3029036 Framed hardtack cracker; Private Collection; (add.info.: Framed hardtack cracker brought home by William A Camp, 84th Ohio Volunteers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Jacket worn by the 3rd New Jersey Hussars
3029033 Jacket worn by the 3rd New Jersey Hussars; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Hussar style jacket worn by the 3rd New Jersey Cavalry); © Don Troiani

Carved wooden pipe owned by a soldier in the 5th Connecticut Volunteers
3028987 Carved wooden pipe owned by a soldier in the 5th Connecticut Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved wooden pipe owned by a soldier in the 5th Connecticut Volunteers with state)

Imported British Emery polishing cloth
3028986 Imported British Emery polishing cloth; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imported British Emery polishing cloth used by Charles H. Taylor, 16th Connecticut Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Union Army, Union Officer's belt plate hit in the corner by a minie ball
3028973 Union Army, Union Officer's belt plate hit in the corner by a minie ball; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Officer's belt plate hit in the corner by a minie ball)

Broadside regarding knitting mittens and gloves
3028960 Broadside regarding knitting mittens and gloves; Private Collection; (add.info.: Broadside regarding knitting mittens and gloves for the 4th New Hampshire Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Union Cantel's patent leather and foil lined canteen
3028956 Union Cantel's patent leather and foil lined canteen; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Member of one of the two Zouave Companies of the 99th Pennsylvania Vols
3028814 -Member of one of the two Zouave Companies of the 99th Pennsylvania Vols; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Flag belt and cup used by a color bearer of the 79th Ohio Volunteers
3028778 Flag belt and cup used by a color bearer of the 79th Ohio Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flag belt and cup used by a color bearer of the 79th Ohio Volunteers at Averysboro)

Union Soldier's Knapsack, 33rd N. Y. Volunteers
3028765 Union Soldier's Knapsack, 33rd N. Y. Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, United States Civil War, Union Soldier's painted cloth Knapsack)

Union soldier with fife
3028761 Union soldier with fife; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldier with fife); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Three 1863 Army- Navy copper tokens
3028742 Three 1863 Army- Navy copper tokens; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Three 1863 Army- Navy copper tokens); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Union patriotic envelopes
3029381 Union patriotic envelopes; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union patriotic envelopes); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Soldier's patriotically decorated hard rubber match safe
3029374 Soldier's patriotically decorated hard rubber match safe; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier's patriotically decorated hard rubber match safe); © Don Troiani

Short Jacket and Kepi of Captain William Fowler, 146th New York
3029371 Short Jacket and Kepi of Captain William Fowler, 146th New York ; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Short Jacket and Kepi of Captain William Fowler, Company C)

10th Army Corps Veterans Badge
3029363 10th Army Corps Veterans Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: 10th Army Corps Veterans Badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Birney's Zouave Uniform
3029361 Birney's Zouave Uniform; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, Birney's Zouave Uniform); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Soldier's "housewife" sewing kit with needles
3029360 Soldier's "housewife" sewing kit with needles; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier's "housewife" sewing kit with needles used by Edgars Yergason -22nd)

Soldier's housewife - George Q Whitney, 16th Connecticut Volunteers with a bullet hole from the battle of Antietam
3029354 Soldier's housewife - George Q Whitney, 16th Connecticut Volunteers with a bullet hole from the battle of Antietam. ; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; © Don Troiani

Identification disc belonging to soldier of the 11th New Jersey Volunteers
3029352 Identification disc belonging to soldier of the 11th New Jersey Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Identification disc belonging to soldier of the 11th New Jersey Volunteers with)

Union Soldier's woolen mittens with extra trigger finger
3029342 Union Soldier's woolen mittens with extra trigger finger; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Soldier's woolen mittens with extra trigger finger); © Don Troiani

Union corrugated tin canteen
3029335 Union corrugated tin canteen; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union corrugated tin canteen found on the Winchester, Virginia battlefield of Sept. 19, 1864.); © Don Troiani

Frock coat and cape of Major Charles G. Gould, 5th Vermont
3029332 Frock coat and cape of Major Charles G. Gould, 5th Vermont, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Frock coat and cape of Major Charles G)

Map of Fort De Russy on the Red River
3029324 Map of Fort De Russy on the Red River; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Fort De Russy on the Red River); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Gardner's Patent combination mess kit canteen with cloth cover and strap
3029322 Gardner's Patent combination mess kit canteen with cloth cover and strap.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardner's Patent combination mess kit canteen with cloth cover and strap)

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"The Union Army: Defending the Nation and Shaping History" During the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant emerged as a formidable leader within the Union Army. His unwavering dedication to his country propelled him forward amid the chaos of battle. One pivotal moment in history was Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865. This marked a turning point for peace within the Union, symbolizing hope for a united nation once again. Thomas Nast's painting beautifully captures this historic event, immortalizing it for future generations. The Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought valiantly during the Battle of Gettysburg. Their unwavering loyalty and determination helped shape the outcome of this crucial conflict. Amidst all this turmoil, steamboats like Sultana played an essential role in transporting troops and supplies along waterways such as Helena. These vessels became lifelines connecting soldiers with their loved ones back home. The Battle of Franklin in Tennessee left an indelible mark on history, showcasing both courage and tragedy. Kurz & Allison's lithograph encapsulates the intensity and devastation experienced by those involved. Another significant battle that shook America was Bull Run, where both sides clashed fiercely for control over strategic territory. The echoes of cannon fire reverberated through time, reminding us of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during these tumultuous years. President Abraham Lincoln frequently visited battlefields alongside General George B. McClellan, seeking firsthand knowledge about ongoing conflicts such as Antietam in Maryland. Alexander Gardner's photograph freezes that moment forever—a president standing shoulder-to-shoulder with his military leaders amidst adversity. At Gettysburg, General Meade gathered his council of war—an assembly that would determine not only victory or defeat but also shape our nation's destiny moving forward. Their decisions would forever alter the course of history.