Jefferson Barracks Civil War Heritage Patch Missouri Historic Site 1980
A vintage Jefferson Barracks Civil War Heritage Area patch dated 1980, featuring crossed cannon imagery and references to the historic military installation in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jefferson Barracks State Historic Site is the oldest operating United States military installation west of the Mississippi River, established in 1826. During the Civil War it served as a major Union base and hospital beginning in 1862, supporting military operations in the western theater.
Today the site includes several historic locations such as:
• Missouri Civil War Museum
• Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
• Powder Magazine
• Old Ordnance Room
The cemetery contains the graves of thousands of soldiers, including over 1,000 Confederate soldiers.
Patch details:
• Jefferson Barracks Civil War Heritage Area
• Dated 1980
• Embroidered construction
• Crossed cannon design
• Sew on patch
• Cheesecloth backing indicating older manufacture
A great piece for Civil War collectors, Missouri history enthusiasts, or military memorabilia collections.
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