United States - US Sanitary Commission Civil War Medal - Volunteer Badge

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United States Sanitary Commission Badge
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"The
United States Sanitary Commission
was a private relief agency created by federal legislation on June 18, 1861, to support sick and wounded soldiers of the U.S. Army during the American Civil War.
It operated across the North, raised an estimated million in Civil War era revenue (assuming 1865 dollars, 5.16 million in 2015) and in-kind contributions, to support the cause, and enlisted thousands of volunteers."
From an
original belonging to
Eliphalet Wickes Blatchford, this
recreation of his US Sanitary Commission Badge is i
n the collection of the Newberry Library in Chicago, which he founded. His success as a manufacturer of lead plumbing, animal feed, and wire for munitions allowed him to fund his religious activities.
Prominent among these was his service as Treasurer of the Chicago branch of the Sanitary Commission during the War, where he was one of the Commission's most active and philanthropic members.
This recreation is one of only two badges known to exist.
Instead of the Christian Cross featured here, the other features a Greek Cross + but it is without provenance.
Therefore, for the sake of historical accuracy, the Blatchford Badge is the one we settled upon to recreate.
United States Sanitary Commission Badge
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Highest quality and accurate to the original piece from the 19th century
Reproduction measures
1 ¼” (32mm) wide x 1 ½” (44mm) long
Suspended from the frock or dress with a barrel safety clasp, it comes packaged in a clear plastic, foam lined presentation case.
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Because we strive to exactly replicate the original of each item we offer, we continually research and modify our offerings as necessary.
In addition, where applicable, all are inscribed on the reverse or edge with our name and/or the mold creation date; so as not to be confused with, or presented to, some trusting individual as an authentic period piece. (rev. 4 Dec 12)
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we stock
should ever fail, we will replace it for the cost of shipping and handling and, on that,
you have our word
!
(rev. 1 Oct 12)
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