Lot 27
Civil War hardtack with penciled inscriptions identifying it to Corporal Wesley L. Jarvis of Co. K, 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Lot Description
Civil War hardtack with penciled inscriptions identifying it to Corporal Wesley L. Jarvis of Co. K, 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. cracker displaying penciled inscription, "Chattanooga Ten 1863" on one side and "L.W. Jarvis" on the other. Accompanied by typed tag reading, "Civil War Hardtack. Brught [sic] back at the close of the Civil War by L.W. Jarvis a veteran of that war."
Once thought to be post Civil War, the period issue of these extra large pieces by the Union Army is well substantiated by photographic support.
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