Leather belt belonging to William Sargent
Permanent ID:
6986
Date:
circa 1862
Image Description:
Leather belt worn by William Sargent, who served in the Union Army, Company E, 53rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Sargent was wounded at the Battle of Fair Oaks (aka Seven Pines) on June 1, 1862. Shot in the face and both arms, Sargent was discharged from the Union Army on September 7, 1864 and subsequently lived in Philadelphia.
Inscription:
"Willie Sargent, Co. E, 53rd Regt. Pa. Vols. Wounded, Battle Fair Oaks, June 1st, 1862."
(front of belt)
Format:
Artifact
Dimensions:
Width: 99 cm, Height: 5 cm (image)
