The 83rd New York Infantry monument at Gettysburg National Military Park

Journaling says:
The 83rd New York was originally formed in 1850 as the 9th New York State National Guard. The services of the unit were important during and after the Civil War.

When a group of veterans visited the battlefield in 1886 they were disappointed with the lack of New York monuments. Only two had been erected at this time and neither represented the veterans from New York City. A site had already been selected for a monument. The corner-stone was laid in May 1888 and the monument was ready to be dedicated three weeks later.

The shaft of the monument is 51 feet tall and is made up alternating levels of red and white granite. It is topped with a large bronze cannonball on which a large bronze eagle sits. The regimental badge and motto, "Ratione Aut Vi," "by Reason or Force" is on a medallion at the base of the shaft.

Credits:
-Blue paper, flowers, and lace from Itty Bitty by Britt-ish Designs and Erica Zane
-Everything else from Britt-ish Designs 2009 DSD Grab Bag