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Ribbon, Commemorative

Object number2007.56.126

Date1885

MediumNylon

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionRed, white, and blue ribbon with gold embossed commemorative text. Embossed silver star at top center. Ribbon is vertically striped from left to right: red, white, and blue.Dimensions2.5 x 6.187 in. (6.4 x 15.7 cm)
InscriptionsGold embossed text, from top: "28th & 147th / [embossed silver star] / REGIMENTS / & / KNAP'S BATTERY / PENNA. VOLS. / GETTYSBURG".
Historical NotesEleventh annual reunion of the 28th Regiment, 147th Regiment, and Knap's Volunteers took place in Gettysburg on October 13, 1885. Battery E (Knapp's Battery) was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Captain Charles A. Atwell, a clerk from Allegheny City. It brought six 10-pounder Parrott rifles to the field manned by four officers and 135 men, and lost three enlisted men wounded. Found in collection.

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