POST-WAR VETERANS BADGE FOR MEMBER OF THE 6TH IOWA CAVALRY

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Three-piece white metal badge for H. P. Wiltse of Company L, 6th Iowa Cavalry.

The badge consists of two scroll shaped bars and a shield shaped drop. The top bar is stamped with “CO. L” at center with decorative edges giving the scroll effect. Reverse has the original pin.

The second bar is like the first but the center is stamped with “6” IOWA.”

The shield shaped drop has “VOL. CAV.” Over crossed sabers. Above the sabers is the word “WAR” while below is “1861-5” over a US flag. Along the bottom edge is “H. P. WILTSE.”

All three pieces of the badge are connected by metal rings, two to each bar.

Badge is in overall nice condition. Reverse has some minor oxidation.

Harrison P. Wiltse was born in Ohio on August 8, 1846. He enlisted in Company L, 6th Iowa Cavalry on October 20, 1862 but was rejected by the mustering officer and discharged Febraury 2, 1863.

Wiltse eventually moved to Kansas where he married Carrie Marie Funk in 1876. The couple would have four children.

An obituary for Mr. Wiltse found on findagrave.com provides all pertinent information. It reads:

“Independence Daily Reporter, Thur., Feb. 16, 1922

H.P.WILTSE DIED LAST NIGHT, AGED 76

Another of City's Pioneers Answers Death's Summons

—Lived Here 50 Years

Harry P. Wiltse, one of the best known and most popular men of this city died at 11 o'clock last night at his home, 219 South Penn Avenue, after an illness of only a few days. He became critically sick a few days ago with acute Bright's disease and was not able at his advanced age to withstand its attack. Until a few weeks ago he was apparently in good health.

Mr. Wiltse lived in Independence and vicinity for nearly, fifty years. Before moving into the city he lived at Radical, north of the city, where he was in the drug business. For many years his home was at Eleventh and Myrtle streets and he sold this property some time ago to C. E. Roth. He then bought the home on South Penn, where he spent the rest of his days. Mr. Wiltse was an old soldier, having served his country faithfully in the union army.

He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen Lodge. After moving to the city many years ago, Mr. Wiltse conducted a hardware business here for a long time, his location being the north room where the Ulmer Furniture Store now is. He was an attendant at the Christian Science church. Mr. Wiltse leaves to mourn his death his wife, two daughters, Misses Fern and Zella, and two sons, H. A. Wiltse of Nowata and Ray Wiltse of Neodesha.

In all his dealings and transactions, Mr. Wiltse's life was marked by a high conception of character and uprightness. He was a good citizen in every respect and he leaves a host of friends.”  [ad] [ph:L]

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