Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Epaulet |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.00293a |
Description |
Epaulet: One of a pair of epaulets (.13.293a-b) consisting of gold thread with semi-circular rounds of brass. The shoulder boards are gold thread with no rank or insignia. The undersides are yellow silk. |
Dimensions |
L-7 inches |
Owned |
James W. Newton |
Owner Regiment |
5th Virginia Infantry, Co. E, "Augusta Grays" |
Event |
Battle of Fisher's Hill |
Provenance |
Major James W. Newton wore this pair of epaulets. Newton participated in the Battle of First Manassas on July 21, 1861. He was promoted to Major on March 17, 1863, retroactive to August 29, 1862. Newton was wounded and lost a leg at the Battle at Fisher's Hill on September 19, 1864. |
People |
Newton, James W. |
Search Terms |
Battle of First Manassas / First Bull Run Battle of Fisher's Hill Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1864 |
Subjects |
uniforms Insignia Wounded in war Wounds & injuries Amputation Amputees |