Civil War 4th Corps Badge First Division Signal Corps, Silver

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4th Corps Badge, First Division, silver, with Signal Corps crossed-flags.
This Corps Badge features a desirable T-bar pin-back.  I am not familiar with the manufacturer, but it is most likely a Western theater Arsenal manufacture, as the style is similar to that of Schuylkill in Philadelphia, with the division-designation fabric color sandwiched between a base backing with pins penetrating from the top frame and folded over to secure.  Perhaps St. Louis Arsenal.  It is very rare to find a Corps Badge embellished with crossed flags, this is the first I have ever owned.  Though, it is not surprising that if one were to be found it would be the 4th Corps.  The 4th Corps was very active in Tennessee mountains, from Chattanooga, Chickamauga, battling through the mountains to Atlanta.  Because this was a campaign of maneuvering through the mountains it was very common for Sherman's army to employ communication by signal corp.  T
his is a special, rare, uncommon Corps badge.  It features the red fabric of the First division.
This is a very amazing 4th Corps Badge.
Corps Badges are highly collectible and excellent investments.
Corps Badges were introduced in concept by General Joseph Hooker, as an organization assistance and morale booster in the Army of the Potomac.  They quickly caught on throughout all the Union Armies.
Fabric Corps Badges in the shape of their Corps symbol and in the color corresponding to their division (red for first division, white for second division, blue for third division, and green for fourth division).  These fabric Corps Badges were typically sewn on head gear and can be seen on many head gear in collections and on the market.  While most common at the time, fabric Corps Badges are rarely encountered detached from original head gear, as the fabric rarely survived independent of the head gear, and authenticity is difficult to validate.
Metal Corps Badges were made by many manufacturers, some in high quantities, some in lower quantities, and were also made of various material and levels of quality.  Metal versions are more commonly encountered simply because of deterioration of fabric.  Most officers wore embellished embroidered fabric versions of significantly higher quality and appeal.  Metal Corps Badges were manufactured by arsenals, such as Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia, as well as numerous smaller manufacturers and operations.  They were made available through city shops, mail order, and to the troops in the field through the Sutler stores, where enlisted men and officers alike could purchase these upgraded versions over the fabric versions issued by the Army.  Still others ordered engraved Corps Badges, which command a significant premium.
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