CIVIL WAR NAME TAG

Confederate CSA name tag in the shape of a half circle made of brass or copper, with the front reading "1863 WASHER WOMAN CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA" and the back reads "THE BEARER REG. CS 22 IS A FREE BLACK WOMAN AND IS AUTHORIZED TO WASH CLOTHES FOR THE TROOPS AND IS TO BE ISSUED A REGULAR FOOD ALLOWANCE EACH DAY"; age-related fading and wear - width 10.2cm (4in)