IDENTIFIED CW Cavalry Sergeant Benjamin Young

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IDENTIFIED CW Cavalry Sergeant Benjamin Young:
$1350.00

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TheModel 1860 Light Cavalry Saberwas used by US Cavalry from the American Civil Waruntilthe end of the Indian Wars. It was 41in long with a 35in by 1in bladeand weighed 2lb 4oz alone or 3lb 10oz with iron scabbard.We believe this particular weapon was used by 2ndRegiment Cavalry Sergeant Benjamin F. Young. The weapon and BeltRig were purchased From the respected collection of the late Peter F.Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck. Please note the name B.F. Youngclearly written on the underside of the belt. In all our researchthrough the National Archives and Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database there was only one Indiana Cavalry Soldier with the nameBenjamin F Young which may be why he added the F. The information isbelow. Tracking down a soldier takes long and tedious research andthis is what we found. We have a splendid reputation for selling Genuine Civil WarArtifacts and only Purchase from the Most Reputable sale Houses and Private Collections So you can Shop with Confidence. Look at all the photos and documents and Only if you areCompletely Satisfied should you purchase from us or anyone else.

1860SABER AND BELT RIG:This1860Ames saber, stamped \"Ames Mfg. Co Chicopee Mass\" to oneside of blade, \"U.S. C.E.W. US Army inspector Charles E. Wilsonand the date 1864\" to the other, with brass hilt, wire-wrappedleather grip, and steel scabbard. This is a wonderful example withall the scars of the war it fought. It shows normal usage for aworking weapon of this age and history. These Artifacts have a verypleasing uncleaned brown patina and the brass is mellow. Along withthe saber is an excellentUnion Soldiers Belt Rig with supple leather Waist Belt and a Big BoldUS ( 3.5 X 2.25) lead filled Oval Brass Plate. Notice the hook\"splaced under The S to denote Cavalry Usage. Rivets and StitchingIntact and Firmly in Place. These Artifacts will make a Stunning andInteresting Display and Without Doubt Enhance an Established orProvide a significant start to a New Collection. As You Already Knowit is Becoming More Difficult to Find These Kinds of QualityArtifacts at Reasonable Prices and in this Condition. So Saddle upand get ready to ride back through American History and the Birth ofOur Nation.

1858SMOOTH SIDE CANTEEN: Regulation Army Smooth Side Canteen in Very Good Condition, one side has dent in center, cork and strap missing can replace for about $10.00.

Young, Benjamin

Battle Unit Name: 2nd Regiment, Indiana Cavalry Side: Union Company: L Soldier\'s Rank In: Sergeant Soldier\'s Rank Out: Sergeant Alternate name: Benjamin F./Young Film Number: M540 ROLL 86

UNIONINDIANA VOLUNTEERS 2nd Regiment, Indiana Cavalry Overview: Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., September 20, 1861. Left State for Louisville, Ky., December 15, 1861; thence moved to Camp Wickllffe, Ky. Attached to Cavalry 4th Division, Army of the Ohio, to June, 1862. Cavalry Brigade, Army of the Ohio, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Ohio, to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland, to January. 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland, to October, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Wilson\'s Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, to July, 1865. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 38 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 Officers and 211 Enlisted men by disease. Total 256.

Just a few of the battles fought by Sergeant Young. Corinth, Chickamauga, Perryville, Stone\'s River and Kenesaw. Mustered out Nashville, Tenn. July 12, 1865.

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