April 5, 2024
AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR GENERAL SERVICE EAGLE BUTTON - BH
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SquareTr This button was dug in a Union Encampment near Fort Wead in Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. 1) A nice Union General Service Eagle Coat Button has shank & B'm reads "SCOVILL MFG. CO. * WATERBURY" Button will be shipped in this Riker Display Case with Battle summary included!! Dug on private property with land owners permission more than 30 years ago. Bermuda Hundred, Virginia On May 20, 1864, Confederate forces under Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard attacked Butler's Bermuda Hundred line near Ware Bottom Church About 10,000 troops were involved in this action. After driving back Butler's advanced pickets, the Confederates constructed the Howlett Line, effectively bottling up the Federals at Bermuda Hundred. Confederate victories at Proctor's Creek and Ware Bottom Church enabled Beauregard to detach strong reinforcements for Lee's army in time for the fighting at Cold Harbor. Result(s): Confederate victory Location: Chesterfield County, Virginia Campaign: Bermuda Hundred Campaign (May- June 1864) Date(s): May 20, 1864 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler [US]; Gen. P.G.TBeauregard [CS] Forces Engaged: Divisions (10,000 total Estimated Casualties: 1,500 total Be sure to visit my store, I list new items nearly everyday so be sure to come back often! Check out my other items up for bids, save on shipping cost by purchasing
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