Shield-shaped identification pin for William H. Clay, 1864-65. Creator: Unknown

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Shield-shaped identification pin for William H. Clay, 1864-65. Creator: Unknown

Clay, a soldier in the 28th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, fought in the American Civil War. He died in April 1865 of typhoid fever and was buried at the Alexandria National Cemetery in Virginia. A shield-shaped silver metal badge with stick-pin back. The badge decorative borders around the edge and is engraved in the center: " W. H. Clay Co. D 28th US."

Media ID 22177163

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