Civil War Dog Tag of Robert H. Johnson - Co D 16th Reg Vermont Volunteers ND (1861-1865) front Civil War Dog Tag of Robert H. Johnson - Co D 16th Reg Vermont Volunteers ND (1861-1865) back
Civil War Dog Tag of Robert H. Johnson - Co D 16th Reg Vermont Volunteers ND (1861-1865) photo
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Civil War Dog Tag of Robert H. Johnson - Co D 16th Reg Vermont Volunteers ND

 
Gold plated brass (brass gilt) - 29 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
› Tokens
Years
1861-1865
Composition
Gold plated brass (brass gilt)
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#120973
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: Robert H. Johnson/ Co. H/ 16th Regt./ Vt. Vols/ Cabot. Vt

Comment

Civil War: Lincoln Gettysburg Veteran Dog Tag. 29 mm. gilt brass medal. Bust of Lincoln facing right on obverse, inscribed: "Abraham Lincoln President, U.S. War of 1861". The reverse has a stamped inscription: "Robert H. Johnson/ Co. H/ 16th Regt./ Vt. Vols/ Cabot. Vt." Johnson was part of Stannard's Brigade which faced Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. Wear to highlights of bust, grades VF/EF.