Investment Grade Civil War 6th Corps Badge Gettysburg Schuylkill Arsenal

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Investment Grade 6th Corps Badge, Schuylkill Arsenal manufacture, with period T-bar hinge pin.
This 6th Corps Badge was manufactured by the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia, most desirable manufacturer of Corps badges.  This is a quality investment grade badge, made of three layers to expose division colors through the brass frame.  The T-bar style pin is correct for Civil War period and most desirable.  The quality workmanship and patina reinforce the feel and historic significance of this Corps Badge.  This corps badge could easily have been worn through the climactic battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg in 1863, Grant's Overland Campaign on Richmond and Petersburg in 1864, and to Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Sayler's Creek, and Appomattox.  Green represents the 4th Division.  The Sixth Corps was one of only three Corps in the Union army with four divisions.
Civil War Collector's Price Guide - 6th Corps Badge / uninscribed, price range:
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Corps Badge collectability has been increasing significantly in recent years.  In a recent Cowan's auction, a dozen Corps Badges of similar construction and quality from the Frasca collection sold for between 0 and ,400 plus 20% buyer's premium, significantly outperforming the book values of 0 to 0.
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 surviving head gear.  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.
Backings:  T-Bar pin (most desirable), loops, or prongs.
Construction:  Sandwiched fabric between a top frame and base (most desirable), fabric sewn to mesh base (often with bullion framing for Officers), enamel, painted, and plain metal.  Many of the plain metal ones were likely painted division colors with a paint that has long since deteriorated.
Then the inscribed versions which command significant premiums, usually made of silver.
HISTORY OF THE 6TH CORPS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Formed in May of 1862, the 6th Corps participated in the Peninsula Campaign, including engagements at Gaines Mill, Savage Station, and the famous stand on Malvern Hill.  Redeploying with the rest of the Army of the Potomac following the failed Peninsula campaign, the 6th Corps played a key role in the victory at South Mountain, followed by devastation several days later at Antietam.  They were then heavily engaged at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Salem Church, and Gettysburg, followed by smaller engagements at Funkstown, Bristoe Station, Rappahannock Station, and Mine Run.  Under new commander General Grant, the 6th Corps along with the rest of the Army of the Potomac fought a relentless series of battles on their campaign for Richmond and Petersburg, including The Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, then returned North to defend against Early's Maryland raid at the Monocacy, outside Frederick.  The 6th then captured Winchester and engaged heavily in the final battles of the American Civil War, at Fisher's Hill, Sayler's Creek, and Appomattox.
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