Description: A Federal Medical issue tourniquet buckle excavated at Stoneman’s Switch near Falmouth, Virginia. This supply station was built in late 1862 for use of the Army of the Potomac whose winter encampments (3rd & 5th Corps) straddled the tracks of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Aquila Railroad north of Falmouth Virginia. Many of the wounded from the Chancellorsville Campaign were also brought there for transport north. The buckle still retains some of the original green paint used by the Medical Department. The original tag was written by Terry Heilman as to its location. The drawing was done by Forbes (Harpers Weekly artist) in 1862 showing part of the camp there. Terry Heilman was a long time relic hunter here in Stafford County, Virginia. Terry hunted many of the sites here in Stafford County and the Confederate 1862 Occoquan Defense Line in Prince William County. Like my father and I he cataloged all of his finds in groups or a lot of them with individual tags as to where it was recovered. He excavated ration cans, horse shoes and a lot of the tools that the soldiers would have used. Most of the artifacts from the 1st Texas camp were dug out of their hut sites. A lot of the artifacts would have long since rusted away except for his care. The artifact measures 2 3/4” x 2 ¼” and comes as shown. All of the artifacts are guaranteed to be original as stated. A hand signed and dated “Certificate of Authenticity” will be issued by Collectors Frame with a photograph and description of the items purchased. Please see our "About” for more information on the framing and artifacts.
Price: 118 USD
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
End Time: 2024-08-19T10:15:48.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
