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[Epaulet of John B. Moore]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04196.12 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 epaulet : brass : textile : gold Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Shoulder epaulets from Moore's dress uniform. The letter "M" appears, possibly accompanied by a missing "S" for "medical staff," accompanied by the other epaulet in GLC04196.13. These accoutrements appear in GLC 4196.01, Moore's photograph in dress uniform.

Moore, John B., 1826-1907

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