14th New Jersey Volunteer Ribbon

Periodca. 1865

MediumSilk

Dimensions5.75 × 2.25 in. (14.6 × 5.7 cm)

ClassificationsBadges, Buttons, Medals, & Ribbons

Credit LineGift of Joseph A. Yard, 1935

Object numberB-32

DescriptionThis ribbon of off-white silk features a copper-colored ink design. At center is a bald eagle clutching a shield, arrows, and branches in its talons, with a banner that reads, "E PLURIBUS UNUM." The ribbon is printed with the words, "14th N.J. VOLS. / AUG. 26, 1862. / AUG. 27, 1865."
Curatorial RemarksThe 14th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment was active between August of 1862 and August of 1865. They were organized at Camp Vredenburgh, Freehold, Monmouth County, located on present-day Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The 14th earned the nickname "Monocacy Regiment" thanks to their heroic efforts at the Battle of Monocacy in 1864, where they slowed Confederate troops advancing towards Washington D.C. Other notable engagements include the Battles of Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Cedar Creek. Colonel William Snyder Truex commanded the 14th Regiment.

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