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AN AMERICAN GOLD ARMY COMMEMORATIVE PENDANT, CIRCA 1863
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- engraved with two soldiers, "United we stand divided we fall"; "Presented to Col. Jno. C. Cochran by the Officers of the 14th Ky. Regt."
Provenance
Quorum, November 1989
Condition
Good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
THe 14th Kentucky Volunteer infantry (Union) was organized at Camp Wallace near Louisa, KY and mustered in for a three-year enlistment on Dec. 10, 1861. On January 1, 1862, Colonel John C. Cochran was appointed commander. The regiment participated in the Battle of Middle Creek later in January, then were stationed in Cincinnati and Louisville before forming part of General George W. Morgan's force that occupied the Cumberland Gap. Forced to retreat from there in August, under cover of night, they were stationed for the fall at Winchester, KY.
According to Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky, on January 20, 1863, "Col. John C. Cochran of 14th Kentucky and other officers resign because of the President's Emancipation Proclamation."