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Sgt C. Shoemaker 83rd Illinois Rgt. Civil War Vest

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Sgt C. Shoemaker 83rd Illinois Rgt. Civil War Vest
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This lot consists of a blue wool vest worn by Charles D. Shoemaker, Sargeant Co. A, 83rd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, an original Muster Roll from February 28th, 1865, and a transcribed copy of Sgt Shoemakers diary from August of 1862. The 3 pocket vest is in poor but displayable condition with the back fabric completely missing, numerous moth holes to the blue wool, and retaining 7 of the 9 original brass buttons. The original Muster Roll from February 28th, 1865 lists Shoemaker as a Sgt. in Company A. The copy of the diary from August of 1863 details the tedium of soldier life. Provenance: Vest and Muster Roll from the family. Family retains possession of the original diary.