Museum Catalog
The Vermont Historical Society houses over 25,000 objects relating to our State's history. Over the next five years all of these items will be digitally documented and placed in this catalog for public use. Items are presented in topical exhibits as well as categorical groupings. Please check back regularly as items will be added monthly. This catalog also houses the Vermont Women's History Database and the Vermont Black History Database.
Search All Categories
Identification Tag
Name/Title
Identification Tag
Lexicon
Description
Round, metal identification tag. One side is molded with a spread eagle holding arrows in its talons with the words, "WAR OF 1861 UNITED STATES" around the edge. The other side is stamped with, "Serg. R. Coffey, Vt. Volunteers. Montpelier." The center top has a hole.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.22
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Coffey, Robert J. (1842-1901)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1861-1865
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1951.22.2
Context
Used by Sergeant Robert Coffey of Montpelier, Vermont, during the Civil War.
Medal
Interpretative Labels
Label
Congressional Medal of Honor, 1892
Bronze and Ribbon
Gift of Nellie C. Warren, #1951.22.1
Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Sergeant Robert I. Coffey of Co. K 4th Vermont Volunteers for distinguished conduct at Bank's Ford, Virginia.
Name/Title
Medal
Lexicon
Description
Bronze medal consisting of a top bar, silk ribbon, and two shaped metal portions. The bar is molded with an American shield and laurel leaves. A silk grosgrain ribbon hangs from that is striped red, blue, and white (from the outside in). From the ribbon hangs a metal spread eagle with crossed cannons. From that hangs a bronze star with an image of a woman in a toga beating a naked man with her shield. The back of the star is engraved with the inscription, "The Congress/ to/ Sergt. Robert/ I. Coffey/ Co.K 4th Vermont Vols./for distinguished/conduct at/ Bank's Ford, Va./ May 4/ 1863."
Acquisition
Accession
1951.22
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Coffey, Robert J. (1842-1901), 4th Vermont Infantry
Made/Created
Date made
1863
Materials
Material
Bronze, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1951.22.1
Context
Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Sergeant Robert I. Coffey of Co. K 4th Vermont Volunteers for distinguished conduct at Bank's Ford, Virginia.
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Black oilcloth-covered needle case. The rectangular case closes by rolling up and tying two red wool tapes that wrap around the width of the roll. Inside, the case is lined with blue silk and has two silk pockets, both cut fully. The central pocket is cream ribbed taffeta, and the bottom pocket is green plaid taffeta. Above the pockets are a black felt flap (for storing needles) and a red wool tape stitched with channels (for storing tools).
Acquisition
Accession
1951.22
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Coffey, Robert J. (1842-1901), 4th Vermont Infantry
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1861
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Oilcloth, Silk, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1951.22.3
Context
Used by Sergeant Robert Coffey of Montpelier, Vermont, during the Civil War.
