A scarce original Civil War 23rd Corps hat badge, formerly mounted to a period display card identifying it as the "23rd Corps." This attractive badge is somewhat crudely hand-crafted, featuring a rich red velvet center surrounded by a twisted brass wire border, characteristic of many privately made wartime insignia. Such badges were worn on the forage cap or hat as symbols of corps affiliation and unit pride. The badge displays honest age and remains an excellent example of an uncommon Union corps insignia.

The XXIII Corps (23rd Corps) was organized in April 1863 from troops serving in the Department of the Ohio and later commanded by Major General John M. Schofield. The corps earned distinction during the Atlanta Campaign, the Franklin–Nashville Campaign, and the Carolinas Campaign, establishing a reputation for discipline and determined fighting. Union soldiers proudly wore distinctive corps badges on their caps and uniforms as marks of service and esprit de corps, with many privately purchasing embroidered or metal examples such as this.

Offered by Richard Ferry Military Antiques, specializing in the finest Civil War collectibles and proudly recognized as Florida's largest dealer in authentic Civil War artifacts.

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