Civil War Soldiers Brass Pin Case with pins

Civil War Soldiers Brass Pin Case with Pins. Click photo and "Detailed Description". (ON HOLD)

Civil War Soldier’s Pin Case with the original pins still inside. It is made of brass and measures approximately 1 ¾” x 7/8”. This item was recovered at a Union campsite in Winchester, Virginia.

 

After skirmishing with Union Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks’ retreating army at Middletown Virginia on May 24, 1862, Stonewall Jackson’s division continued north on the Valley Pike toward Winchester. There, Banks was attempting to reorganize his army to defend the town. Ewell’s division converged on Winchester from the southeast using the Front Royal Pike. On May 25, Ewell attacked Camp Hill, while the Louisiana Brigade of Jackson’s division outflanked and overran the Union position on Bowers Hill. Panic spread through the Federal ranks, and many fled through Winchester. Banks’ army was soundly defeated and withdrew north across the Potomac River. This was a decisive battle in Jackson’s Valley Campaign.

 

Like I said, this is a great little item and something rarely found, probably belonging to one of General Bank’s men. Soldiers had no choice but to do their own mending and sewing, so an item such as this would be necessary (see pictures). I am listing this unique piece with a low reserve, so take advantage to add it to your Civil War collection. (ON HOLD)