Rare Civil War Memorabilia

This sterling silver pin was offered up at an estate sale I conducted in the summer of 2006. It was found amongst some smalls in an old cigar box at the estate. This pin was made for John Francis Crossman who was apparently a member of the 8th Maine Co. G although family members were not certain of its history or his. They simply knew great-grandpa fought in the Civil War and he died September 9, 1902.










A newspaper clipping of Mrs. Crossman's obituary was found pasted in an old book which gave some insight into her husband's service. They were married January 30, 1868. A young descendant of Mr. Crossman purchased the pin.