3RD U.S. INFANTRY 5TH ARMY CORPS LADDER BADGE ~ GETTYSBURG
Item #: CWB13012
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STILL HAS THE OLD SILK (THIN) RIBBON ATTACHED ON REVERSE
The Third United States Infantry Regiment charged from Little Round Top (background) on the afternoon of July 2, 1863 towards the position where there monument is located.
In the afternoon when they had to retreat back to Little Round Top, Gibb’s Ohio Battery, on the north slope of Little Round Top, waved their hats telling the regulars to drop to the ground. The battery then fired canister at the Confederates pursuing the regulars.
The Third United States Infantry Regiment, also known as "The Old Guard,” is known today for the ceremonial duties it performs at military funerals, Presidential ceremonies, and guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the oldest unit in the United States Army. It was organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. After the War of 1812, it was consolidated with other regiments to form the Third U.S. Infantry, based on the seniority of the then regimental commanders. The Battle of Gettysburg was not the unit’s final moment.
When the Third United States came to Gettysburg, it was commanded by a Captain, and consisted of 300 men. Six men be be killed in at Gettysburg, 66 were wounded, and one was captured/missing for 73 total casualties, or 24.3%. The Third, a unit of Hannibal Day’s First Brigade of Ayre’s Second Division of the Fifth Corps was in reserve in this area while the other regular brigade under Sidney Burbank was outflanked by Confederates in the Wheatfield on the other side of these woods. As Burbank’s men retreated, Day’s men left with them back to the Plum Run Valley, and eventually to Little Round Top. So their casualties were mostly as they were in reserve, or were retreating.
The Third United States Infantry Regiment charged from Little Round Top (background) on the afternoon of July 2, 1863 towards the position where there monument is located.
In the afternoon when they had to retreat back to Little Round Top, Gibb’s Ohio Battery, on the north slope of Little Round Top, waved their hats telling the regulars to drop to the ground. The battery then fired canister at the Confederates pursuing the regulars.
The Third United States Infantry Regiment, also known as "The Old Guard,” is known today for the ceremonial duties it performs at military funerals, Presidential ceremonies, and guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the oldest unit in the United States Army. It was organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. After the War of 1812, it was consolidated with other regiments to form the Third U.S. Infantry, based on the seniority of the then regimental commanders. The Battle of Gettysburg was not the unit’s final moment.
When the Third United States came to Gettysburg, it was commanded by a Captain, and consisted of 300 men. Six men be be killed in at Gettysburg, 66 were wounded, and one was captured/missing for 73 total casualties, or 24.3%. The Third, a unit of Hannibal Day’s First Brigade of Ayre’s Second Division of the Fifth Corps was in reserve in this area while the other regular brigade under Sidney Burbank was outflanked by Confederates in the Wheatfield on the other side of these woods. As Burbank’s men retreated, Day’s men left with them back to the Plum Run Valley, and eventually to Little Round Top. So their casualties were mostly as they were in reserve, or were retreating.
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2 lbs
Item # CWB13012
$450.00 USD