Every now and then something comes up on eBay that is different and interesting.
In this case, it’s a regimental badge that belonged to Lieutenant A.W. Peck. If you spend some time browsing the Warren history you’ll see the name come up now and again. For that matter, he played a significant role in the war of words between veterans of the XI Corps and veterans of Carroll’s Brigade that took place in the late 19th century over who did what at East Cemetery Hill.
It’s not as fancy as some of the presentation badges I’ve seen (which were pretty heavily enameled compared to this one), but it’s still pretty cool.
I grabbed the image off the eBay listing for anyone who has an extra $945 or so to spend on it. You can find it here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDED-17th-CONN-ASSOCIATION-MEMBERS-BADGE-WITH-BATTLE-HONORS-GETTYSBURG-on-PIN-/251417960419?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a89ad9fe3