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.