Civil War: Surgeon's Trunk and Vest

Two items attributed to the Civil War service of Assistant Surgeon Marshall T. Moore of the New York 102nd Infantry Regiment, including: a large leather trunk, measuring approximately 26.5˝ x 13.5˝ x 16˝, with the physician's initials stenciled on the left panel, "M—M.," his name inked inside the lid, "M. T. Moore, M.S., 102nd INF," and the cover blindstamped "Warranted Sole Leather"; and Moore's plush velvet vest, inked on the inside pocket, "M. T. Moore," with three coat-sized eagle buttons on the front. In overall good to very good condition, with heavy wear to the trunk, including splits to the leather straps. Moore enlisted on June 19, 1863, and was present at the Battle of Gettysburg.