Medal, Confederate Veteran's

 
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Confederate Veteran's Medal
Medal, Confederate Veteran's
Confederate Veteran's Medal
Confederate Veteran's Medal

Medal, Confederate Veteran's

Object number1977.310.00
Date1861 - 1865
Mediummetal, paint,
Dimensions3 15/16 x 1 15/16 in. (10 x 5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionConfederate veteran's medal. Co. A, 6th Arkansas Volunteer Infantry. Medal in 5 silver metal sections, fastened to faded blue ribbon. Embossed black lettering: "Co. A./6/Arkansas/Vol. Inf." and an attached round pendant: "C.S.A., 1861-1865" and Confederate battle flag design. The first four sections are of identical irregular shapes with embossed black borders, joined by silver metal links, one on each side.

    This was worn by John Gould Fletcher's father, John G. Fletcher, Sr. who served in Co. A, 6th Arkansas Infantry. He mustered in as a private and ended the war as a captain. Fletcher was born Jan. 6, 1831
    and died Jan. 31, 1906.

    Status
    Not on view