Pennsylvania Reserve Corps - Civil War Medal

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Pennsylvania Reserve Corps Medal - a Civil War Recreations Exclusive
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Highest quality enamel and brass replica accurate to the original piece issued in the 19th
century
Reproduction measures 5” (120mm) overall and the cross itself is appx. 1 1/4” (30mm) wide
Suspended from the frock with a barrel safety clasp and comes packed in a clear plastic, foam lined presentation case
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Pennsylvania Reserve Corps Medal
When the commonwealth of Pennsylvania found itself with more volunteers than needed to meet its Federal quota, Governor Curtin decided to retain the extra men and organized, trained, and equipped them at state expense.
The creation of the special division was approved by the Pennsylvania legislature on May 15, 1861.
Fifteen regiments were formed, known as the 1st through 15th Pennsylvania Reserves (they were later designated the 30th through 44th Pennsylvania Volunteers, but generally retained the label of the Pennsylvania Reserves).
At the time of the re-designation, many of these units used their designations into middle and late 1862, much confusion arose over the naming convention.
Additional naming confusion occurred within the ranks of the reserves.
The 13th Pennsylvania Reserves (42nd Pennsylvania Volunteers) was additionally named the 1st Pennsylvania Rifles.
Although better known as the "Bucktails," this regiment became officially known as the First Rifles. The same can be said regarding the 14th and 15th Pennsylvania Reserves (43rd and 44th Pennsylvania Volunteers), which officially were designated as the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery and the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, respectively.
The regiments were grouped into a division of three brigades, and the entire unit normally fought together until the initial enlistments expired in 1864.
The exceptions to this include the 2nd Brigade, most of which did not take part at Gettysburg, as it was assigned to the Washington, D.C., defenses, and the detachment of several artillery batteries and cavalry troops to other divisions.
Additionally, upon the muster out of service of the regiments composing the Reserve Corps, a large number of veterans and recruits, whose term had not expired, still remained. These were collected and organized into two new regiments, designated as the 190th and 191st Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers.
A number of the surviving members met in Philadelphia on July 3, 1866, and resolved to form a permanent organization, calling a meeting for that purpose at Lancaster, Pa,. September 11, 1866, when they formally organized and elected Gov. A. G. Curtin President.
The object of the Society is: "To cherish the memories, perpetuate the friendships, and continue the associations formed in the field."
To my knowledge, only two original Pennsylvania Reserve Corps medal exist. One is on display at the US ARMY Heritage Center in Carlisle, PA and the other is in the possession of a Past National Commander-in-Chief, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
This medal belonged to his great-grandfather, Corporal William Henry Harrison Ogden, Sr., Company B, 4
th
PA Reserve, and this recreation is inscribed on the back in memory of Corporal Ogden.
Regardless as to whether or not you purchase this item, if you have a relative who served in the Pennsylvania Reserves, I suggest you visit the website www dot pareserves dot com (I can't list the link).
Then scroll down and click on PA Reserves Descendants Association where you can register your name and that of your relative.
This recreation of an authentic period piece is a must for the Civil War enthusiast, re-enactor, living historian, student of the American Civil War, and medal collector.
Because we strive to exactly replicate the original of each item we offer, we continually research and modify our offerings as necessary.
In addition, where applicable, all are inscribed on the reverse or edge with our name and/or the mold creation date; so as not to be confused with, or presented to, some trusting individual as an authentic period piece. (rev. 4 Dec 12)
We are a Combat Disabled Veteran owned small business.  Since creating our first reproduction medal in 2007, we have been guided by the principle that we would provide you -- our customer -- with the highest quality, most accurate reproductions possible, at an affordable price.  Each product we sell has been painstakingly developed, often over many months, injected with as much WOW factor as we can muster, and then carefully packaged and shipped within one business day.  If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason – or for no reason at all – please give us an opportunity to set things right, or we will gladly refund the purchase price! (rev. 1 Oct 20)
If, for any reason outside of normal wear and tear, any medal, pin, badge, buckle, or brooch
we stock
should ever fail, we will replace it for the cost of shipping and handling and, on that,
you have our word
! (rev. 1 Oct 12)
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