Undated (ca. 1864) Civil War Regimental Silver Bullet Badge, Hookers Old Brigade. Silver and Silk. Extremely Fine metal parts, the ribbon complete but somewhat soiled. Red, white and blue ribbon with a shield pin-back hanger at the top inscribed 1ST REGT / M. VOLS. A diamond-shaped silver attachment is inscribed HOOKERS / OLD BRIGADE. The heavy silver bullet suspension is embellished with the Massachusetts State Seal, a blue enameled shield inscribed with the names of the major engagements the division participated in, as well as HOOKERS and DIVISION separating these two elements. A classic and significant piece of Civil War memorabilia. Top edge of "Bullet" is engraved "ASA P. LEWIS. CO. B. GETTYSBURG.". Asa P Lewis is listed as wounded at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863.
