Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co., 1864 Dated British Ordnance Oregon and her sister ships

Oregon and her sister ships were the first modern battleships built for the United States

overqualified women resolved itself because as the war progressed there was ample work for everyone

serial number 221404B indicates that it was manufactured in 1886

The award itself is maker marked on the hanger ring with Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 55 on the hanger ring

During WWI much of North East France and the surrounding areas became part of "No man's land"

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co., 1864 Dated British Ordnance Oregon and her sister shipsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Model 1861 contract rifle musket manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire Arms Company of Middletown, Connecticut, with an 1864 dated lock. It remains in its original muzzle loading percussion configuration and displays an attractive, honestly service used appearance with clear maker markings, correct military fittings, strong three groove rifling, and period style personalization