I must've seen 100 of them on hats at Lamoni, Iowa this past weekend. I've looked all over trying to figure out how, where and why. I've searched this fourm and others and really haven't come up with the truth, yet.
I believe it originates with the Union Army, 7th Corps, Department of Arkansas.
I see it on Rebs. Not on Feds.
The symbol pre-dates the American Civil War. I think it has something to do with Gen. Van Dorn. He had stars and a crescent on his flag. I think it also might've had something to do with the Masonic fraternity, but ......
Were these badges taken as war trophies off of killed federal soldiers?
How'd the boys in western Missouri end up with 'em? Why do so many modern day re-enactors wear them?
I'm sorry for being so full of questions you all, but I figured some of you would know right off the bat.
I believe it originates with the Union Army, 7th Corps, Department of Arkansas.
I see it on Rebs. Not on Feds.
The symbol pre-dates the American Civil War. I think it has something to do with Gen. Van Dorn. He had stars and a crescent on his flag. I think it also might've had something to do with the Masonic fraternity, but ......
Were these badges taken as war trophies off of killed federal soldiers?
How'd the boys in western Missouri end up with 'em? Why do so many modern day re-enactors wear them?
I'm sorry for being so full of questions you all, but I figured some of you would know right off the bat.
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