RARE AND SERIAL NUMBERED CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31148991 | Modified Item: No |
| Certification Number: General Orders 4 War Department 1905 - Medal #1770 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
RARE AND ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL First Issue Serial Number 1770. * History: The medal is considered the first campaign service medal for the U.S. Military. The decoration was first authorized in 1905 on the 40th Anniversary of the Civil War's end. This medal was awarded to a family relative who served from 1861-1865 in the 26th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. * Condition: Authentic USED complete with a blue/grey... ribbon drape, partially torn but complete. The medal itself is made from what is called red brass, which is an alloy of 85% copper with remainder zinc. The medal planchet has a very full & clean strike of Abraham Lincoln with a quote "WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHAIRITY FOR ALL". On the back "THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865". The serial number is stamped on medal edge. * Plus: In addition to the medal I've included a photo copy of an original letter our soldier sent to his wife on May 5, 1864 plus a typed transcription of the letter my history professor wrote. (Original letter is not part of this offer). I ship FREE USPS Priority Mail in the U.S. only. When Pay Pal payment is received I always ship by the 2nd day. Sorry, no returns on this historical quality museum piece. See Ebay "Protection Return Policy".
