Insignia, Civil War Service Medal

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American Civil War ➔ Insignia, Civil War Service Medal

Identifier:
1999.34.13
Description:
Grey and blue ribbon with pendant medallion. Two ribbon bar pins sewn to top of ribbon. Abraham Lincoln's face on medallion obverse, wreath on reverse;Very early US service medal;Obverse: With malice toward none with charity for all Reverse: the Civil War 1861-1865;Donor doesn't know where they came from, but may have belonged to his great-grandfather;used by US govt. to honor veterans
Date:
circa 1865
Materials:
Bronze Ribbon
Dimensions:
2.5" h 1.25 | .1.375" w ; .375" h
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
In Memory Of George W. And Ethel G. Bowen
Exhibit/Program:
V is for Veterans (2001 – 2024)
Related Entities:
George H Bowen (donor) Abraham Lincoln (is related to)
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.