1863 Confederate Washer Woman Gorget

Description

The Confederate & Union always had washer women that would tag along with the troops to earn money washing their clothes. During the civil war, a washer woman would make around seven or eight dollars per month washing clothes. A Civil war soldier got thirteen dollars per month. A low grade officer got one hundred dollars per month.
Obverse- Washer woman   1863   Confederate States of America.
Reverse- THE BEARER   CR 78  (NUMBER HAND STAMPED)
IS A FREE BLACK WOMAN AND IS AUTHORIZED TO WASH CLOTHES
FOR THE TROOPS AND IS TO BE ISSUED A REGULAR FOOD ALLOWANCE EACH DAY.
4" X 1 1/2"   Bronze finish   Two holes     SILVER  chain-
TWO WEEKS MONEY BACK, WILL NOT SHIP TO MEXICO OR SOUTH AMERICA