Standard Eagle style, War of 1861, Civil War soldier's identification disc, or dog tag. Excellent condition. Filled out for, and worn by Ira A. Stevens of the 4th Vermont. He had joined up September 21st 1861. He reenlisted in December 1863. He took a rebel bullet that killed him May 5th 1864. The 4th Vermont was part of the famed Vermont Brigade and saw heavy action. It fought at Antietam, served at Gettysburg, and had the life stomped out of it at their mauling at The Wilderness. At The Wilderness Colonel Foster was badly wounded in the thigh. Out of 551 men engaged seven officers were killed and eleven wounded, one mortally, 41 enlisted men were killed and 223 wounded, 43 mortally (Stevens is in this group), and four enlisted men were missing. This was the greatest number of casualties suffered by any Vermont regiment in a single battle, and one of the highest casualty rates for a single battle suffered by any Union regiment in the war. Our man Stevens was severely wounded on May 5th and lingered for two weeks, finally succumbing to his wound on May 24th, 1864. The photos showing soldiers of the 4th Vermont and the brigade monument are for illustrative purposes only.

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