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Major Joshua Dryden (1792-1879), of Worcester County and Baltimore, Fifth Regiment of the Maryland Militia, wore these epaulets during the battles of Bladensburg and North Point. At the time of his death, Dryden was President of the Old Defenders Association.

Epaulet

Description

Major Joshua Dryden (1792-1879), of Worcester County and Baltimore, Fifth Regiment of the Maryland Militia, wore these epaulets during the battles of Bladensburg and North Point. At the time of his death, Dryden was President of the Old Defenders Association.

Creator

Date

circa 1812

Materials

Metal

Dimensions

6.75 H x 4.75 L x 3.5 W inches

Object ID

1943.54.1

Accession Number

1943.54

Resource ID

11901

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Anna Maria Trundle

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Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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