April 5, 2024
Civil War COPPERHEAD IDENTIFICATION DISK
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Originally worn as a badge of identification by members of the frequently militant Peace Democrats or Copperheads of Civil War era notoriety. Typical of their practice this badge or pendant is fashioned from an old U.S. large cent (a bit larger in diameter and thicker todays quarter). This example, retains a rich age patina and a deep period initial touch mark These Copperheads were so-called by their opponents in recognition of their practice of wearing a pierced copper penny or the Lady Liberty cut from a large copper penny as a badge of identification as a Peace Democrat. An existing example excavated at a McClellan base of the Peninsula Campaign may be seen in Lords Civil War Collectors Encyclopedia. (see also Philips Excavated Artifacts of the Civil War) This example is of special interest as it was acquired by us directly from the personal collection of pioneer collector and author on the subject of Civil War personal items Dr. Francis Lord. Additionally the piece bears period identification (needs research) and per Dr. Lords collection notes was recovered from the Antietam battlefield. Our certificate will go with this item to preserve its origin. A neat item for the political collector as well as the Civil War enthusiast. please note: ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!. If you are new to our
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