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Rifle-Musket Cartridges
circa 1860-1869
Display of paper-wrapped rifle-musket cartridges, about .58 caliber, of the type used in the Civil War, compared with 30-40 U.S. rifle cartridges.
Captain George W. Nobles' Rifle, Musket, Sword, and Sash
circa 1860-1869
Captain George Nobles' weapons and sash used in the Civil War, posed in a studio in front of a painted backdrop.
Sketch of Civil War Soldier
circa 1860-1869
Marginal sketch of a soldier on guard from original letters written by Private Edmund F. Bennet of Newport, Wisconsin, Company E, 12th Wisconsin Volunteers.
National Battle Flag of the 20th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
circa 1860-1869
Battle flag of the Twentieth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.