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Metadata
Object Name |
Uniform, Military |
Source |
Figge Art Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Statehood and the Civil War Era (1847-1868) |
Chronological Tag |
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) |
Catalog Number |
2018.073.002 |
Credit line |
Figge Art Museum |
Description |
These objects pictured above, starting from the left, are a scale slide, scale button, rivet, and a "J" hook. The scale slide and scale button were used predominately by the Union Army while the "J" hook and rivets were commonly used on both sides during the Civil War. The scale slide and scale button were used to attach shoulder scales to a soldier's uniform. These scales were used as a form of body armor and adornment for the different branches of the army. Essentially, these shoulder scales were to add a form of protection during a sword fight. The "J" hook was used to attach items to a knapsack and to strap the knapsack to a soldier. They were also attached to a rifleman's belt for extra support. Rivets had infinite purposes. Equipment rivets were used on saddles, sword belts, cartridge boxes, and so on and were typically made of brass. Cast brass rivets were essential to sword hangers and knapsacks. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Iowans during the Civil War fought against the Confederacy. The majority of Iowa Regiments fought in the Western Confederate States such as Tennessee and Arkansas. Iowa had the most volunteers per capita than any other state during the Civil War (iowaptv.org). Summary Resources and Additional Information for Object: Resource and Additional Information: Click Here This object connects with the following standard: Standard SS-US.9-12.2 Iowans Influence US History: A lesson could be created on Iowans who fought in the Civil War. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Scott |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Civil War Uniforms War War & Conflict |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Figge Art Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
