Yes, FREDERICKSBURG does appear twice. I can only assume he was in two major fights around that area. You have to assume a lot looking at this ring. That is part of what makes this ring so amazing, just trying to imagine what this guy, a many like him, went through.
The Antiques Roadshow has been brought up....we will have to wait and see.
I may have to fill out the form for the W&ET on this website but I'd have to have permission from the ring's owner first.
Thanks for the great feedback!!!
If I am not correct the Federal force under Sedgewick left to hold Fredricksburg during the battle of Chanclorsville had orders to take Marye's heights from the token Confederate force Lee left to defend it. Sedgewick was understandbly wary after the the thrashing the Union had taken on those ridges in the first battle of Fredicksburg and was cautious about assaulting the token force emplaced there. Sedgewick finally assaulted and quickly forced the small unit of Rebels into retreat on the same day as the hottest action at Chancllorsville, May 3. This action is commonly reffered to as "The second battle of Fredricksburg".
It was too little to late. The Rebels mounted a delaying action at Salem crossing (I think, check that one out.) giving Lee time to turn and attack toward Sedewick and defeat him causing him to retreat across a ford of the Rappahannock.
Right, there were two battles of Fredricksburg!
I do have one question though.....WHY IS THIS NOT ON THE BANNER!!!!!!
Well, I am gonna do my part about that right now. I am voting to put this on the BANNER right now!!!!
