Federal Cavalry Insignia grouping, dug at Camp Spaulding, KY

This is a nice, excavated grouping being offered, it is a Federal Cavalry Insignia, a coat-size “C” (for Cavalry) button, and three .36 caliber dropped teardrop bullets. The insignia was in three pieces when dug (small piece missing) and was glued back together. The coat button is solid with a standup shank and backmark. The three pistol bullets are in very nice condition. This grouping was found together at Camp Spaulding, in Lebanon, Kentucky.

In early 1862, Union General George H. Thomas led soldiers who had trained at Lebanon toward Pulaski County. There, they defeated Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer in the Battle of Mill Springs. Lebanon remained an important location after this early Union victory and Federal troops were frequently stationed in the community.

A Civil War battle that occurred in Lebanon on July 5, 1863. Lebanon’s location in central Kentucky proved to be a strategic point for both Union armies and Confederate raiders. The town was located on a spur-line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which ran from north to south. This spur line proved to be an advantage to Union forces moving toward Cumberland Gap for communications and supplies and was a ready target for Confederate cavalry intent on capturing military equipment.

This is a great grouping and obviously belonged to the same soldier. It comes in the glass top display case pictured.