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
Estimate
$600 -
$800
Sold for $938
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
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.
The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
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