Frederick Schultz - Vol. IV, Episode 2

This episode is a story of a veteran and how a collector had the chance to save many of his personal items. We welcome collector Michael Collins, who shares the story of Frederick Schultz, while we view many of the items he brought home from the war this includes a rare CSA belt buckle, CSA currency, and unfired rounds. This veteran’s story is heard being told in an original GAR Hall in Aurora, Illinois who graciously hosted the episode.

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[jacknakash]

Thanks to the gentleman who has this collection and preserved it as a complete package and willing to share this wonderful history with you and us Will. lt is a good reason and justification for those of us who reenact and portray living history on why we try to keep this history alive and to strive for our American History.

[KentsPaintShack]

This is amazing what an incredible story

[danswanson]

Great explanation Michael and an outstanding collection of Civil War pieces.

[kathleeneichler]

Excellent point you make Will, about the importance of the STORY... thank you for bringing the 'stuff' of history to life right down to the fact that the descendant was planning on throwing it out... God Bless those who realize that history is more than facts and old stuff... it's the heart that you all put into both that keep it alive.  *U* K

[BocageTiger]

Outstanding, Will. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to bring Fred's story to life.

[thNYSV]

Interesting. He died on Nov. 22nd, and Nov. 22nd is my anniversary of joining the Army.