Civil War hardtack issued to D.K. Bunnell, 23rd New York Infantry, at Fredericksburg, Virginia. 13 December 1862.
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$700 -
$900
Sold for $2,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Civil War hardtack issued to D.K. Bunnell, 23rd New York Infantry, at Fredericksburg, Virginia. 13 December 1862.
3 x 3 in. cracker with an accompanying note that states, “This Hard Tack was ishued [sic] to D.K. Bunnell at the battle of Fredericks, Va. / Saturday Dec 13 1862 / Co. K, 23 NY Vols.”
Bunnell enlisted at Elmira, NY, 6 May 1861 and mustered out with the regiment 22 May 1863.
The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
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