Nathan Bedford Forrest Cavalry Corps Member Badge UCV 1897 Confederate

  
This membership badge was issued to veterans of General Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry command, one of the most renowned Confederate cavalry units of the American Civil War. The badge consists of three linked elements. At the top, two enameled Confederate battle flags flank a decorative bar inscribed Member. " The central panel, finished in blue enamel, bears the title "Forrest Cavalry Corps. But the pin is off, but can be soldered on. Suspended below is a silvered medallion featuring a portrait bust of General N. Forrest in uniform, his name encircling the image, all framed within an ornate gilt border.