Sculpture: Concord granite with bronze relief; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington District of Columbia
Administered by Gettysburg National Military Park 97 Taneytown Road Gettysburg Pennsylvania 17325
Located Gettysburg National Military Park Wainwright Avenue Gettysburg Pennsylvania 17325
Date:
Dedicated July 4, 1890
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.
Image on file.
(On front:) 54TH. REGT. N.Y. INF'Y./(HIRAM BARNEY RIFLES)/1ST. BRIG. 1ST DIV./11TH CORPS. (Plaque on reverse lists the regiment's engagements and casualties) unsigned
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Summary:
Vertical marker with a relief of a uniformed color bearer who has just been struck by a bullet. A State Seal tondo is affixed to the front cap and the 11th Corps crescent insignia is affixed to the reverse cap of the marker, which sits on a tiered base.
