Civil War Identification Tag. New Hampshire--Laconia. Eagle, WAR OF 1861. Maier-Stahl 5A. M.F. Phillips. Company D, 9th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers. Brass. 27.5 mm. Choice About Uncirculated.Pierced for suspension. Obv: Stamped M. F. PHILLIPS / CO. D. / 9TH REG. / N.H.V. / LACONIA. Rev: Federal eagle with inscriptions WAR OF 1861 above and UNITED STATES below. This is a gorgeous example, virtually Mint State, with the reverse retaining particularly bright brassy-gold luster. The obverse is also lustrous, with a splash of light honey-gold radiating out from the center. This is a premium quality example that is worthy of the strongest bids.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Collector envelope included.
