National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1862 for Porter No. 1128 / 1863 for Servant No. 44
William Veronee, American · 1862; reworked 1863
This is a square metal slave badge set on point with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “1862 [stamped] / PORTER [stamped] / 1128 [punched].” On the verso is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “44 [punched] / SERVANT [stamped] / 1863 [stamped].” There is a hole punched at the center top.
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