ID Help?: US Military Token: California 1st Batallion

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clowman88 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 10/06/2017 3:34 pm Hello everyone, I'm an archaeologist working in California. I've found a US military token, and trying to find out more about it. If you have any clues about its origin, or particularly it's use, I'd be fascinated. Thank you! The token reads: Company G 1st Batallion of Infantry California US Volunteers 320 J.H. Mouse S.F. And on the reverse there is a cross with the word RED written across it. My best guess is that it's Spanish American War era because of the Moise stamp and the military information, but I'd love to find out more. What would a token like this be used for? Thanks for any information you have! I've had trouble tracking down a nearby library with token resource books which is why I'm posting here. Report this Post to the Staff

Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 10/06/2017 4:19 pm Appears to be a dog tag or equipment tag.Notice also is a Company G listed as founded in Nevada City, CA Where abouts found may point to time of service. Only ref to 1st Batt, CA Infantry is Civil War muster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_C...try_Regiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_..._Union_units The JH Mouse is manufacturer maybe. If Red is scratched in, could mean a nickname, hospital supplies or logistics mark. they would tag shipments with this kind of tag. Think this may be a Civil war tag, not later. Edited by Crazyb0 10/06/2017 5:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ChildOfTheWheat Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 10/06/2017 6:02 pm Nice one, perhaps Civil War, but could be anywhere 1861-1903. Perhaps the Philippine Insurrection? Very very cool tag, or whatever it is. ALSO, I suggest posting this on the US Militaria Forum (www.usmilitariaforum.com) as they would know a lot more about that than many people here (just sayin) Report this Post to the Staff
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