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THBMedals Identified to Civil War Brevet Colonel Joseph Conrad, 29th US Infantry, Incl. 18K Gold Corps Badge
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Lot of 2, featuring 18K gold Fourteenth Corps/Army of the Cumberland badge with personalized engraving on the reverse side, "Brvt. Col. Joseph Conrad / 29th Infty USA," approx. 1.75 in. dia., 9g (5.75 dwt), likely dating from 1867 or after, based on Conrad's timeline of brevet promotions. Accompanied by three-part GAR medal comprised of eagle with crossed cannon and cannon balls, above silk ribbon with stars and stripes, above Grand Army of the Republic medal numbered "747250" on rim. The consignor relates that both medals were acquired from the descendants of Joseph Conrad.
German native, Joseph Conrad (1830-1891) traveled to the US prior to the Civil War, settling in Missouri. He enlisted as a captain on April 22, 1861 and was commissioned into Co. B, 3rd Missouri Infantry the same day. Conrad became a major in September and was engaged in action at Carthage, the Battle of Pea Ridge, and the Siege of Corinth. He was then discharged for promotion on May 24, 1862 and commissioned into Field & Staff, 15th MO Infantry as a lieutenant colonel; in November he became a colonel, and was engaged at Perryville, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge. During the Atlanta Campaign, Conrad commanded a brigade in the Army of the Cumberland. He commanded the sub-district of Victoria in Texas until February 1866, when he was mustered out of volunteer service.
Conrad was a highly decorated soldier, receiving twin brevets for Atlanta (major and brigadier general), Franklin (lieutenant colonel), and Nashville (colonel). Conrad was brevetted colonel for his actions at Nashville on March 2, 1867 while serving as a regular army captain (from July 28, 1866) in the 29th Infantry. This is likely when the Fourteenth Corps badge offered here was made for Conrad. He transferred to the 11th infantry on April 25, 1869 and served with his regiment until retiring on October 23, 1882.
Corps badge in very fine condition. GAR medal, silk ribbon fragile.Condition
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