Medal, Civil War Veteran's

 
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Civil War veterans medal
Medal, Civil War Veteran's
Civil War veterans medal
Civil War veterans medal

Medal, Civil War Veteran's

Object number1996.003.08
Dateca 1865-1875
MediumMetal, Ribbon
Dimensions1 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (3.8 x 9.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionCivil War Veteran's Medal, 36th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. The bronze medal is in two portions, joined by a blue ribbon. Metal bar/pin at top of ribbon has raised lettering: "36th Iowa Vol Inf." Medal hanging from ribbon says: "Ft. Pemberton, Helena, Little Rock, Elkin's Ford, Prairie D'Ann, Camden, Mark's Mills, Jenkin's Ferry, 1861, 1865." At top of medal is a crescent moon, with an inset star.
    Status
    Not on view