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Civil War Prisoner of War Veteran's Medal. ...
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Description
Doubtless the most historic example extant of this very rare medal.
Civil War Prisoner of War Veteran's Medal. Issued in very
limited quantity, this example is serial numbered "197" and carries
six hand engraved bars detailing the soldier's history while
interned in Confederate prisons as follows: Libby, Virginia,
1863-64; Macon, Georgia, 1864; Savannah, Georgia, 1864; Charleston,
South Carolina, 1864; Columbia, South Carolina, 1864-65; and
Wilmington, North Carolina, 1865. Red, white, and blue silk ribbon,
the central theme on the medal itself is a soldier wielding a club
being attacked by dogs. Overall untouched, retaining 98% of the
original gilt. A rare Civil War medal steeped in tragic history.
Auction Info
2009 June Signature Civil War Auction #6024 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2009
25th
Thursday
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