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Medal (Medal of honor)
Congressional Medal of Honor
1904-1924
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Washington; District of Columbia; United States; North America
Materials
- Gold
- Brass
- Enamel
- Ribbon
Museum Object Number
1969.3615
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3615
Object Name
Medal (Medal of honor)
Title
Congressional Medal of Honor
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Washington; District of Columbia; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The medal was designed by Major General George L. Gillespie (1841-1913) of the U. S. Army. Possibly cast and engraved in Washington, D.C. Further research is needed.
Date
1904-1924
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Medal, reverse
Inscription: "THE CONGRESS/ TO" and "Bvt. Lieut.-Col./Henry A. DuPont,/ U.S.A/ Cedar Creek, VA./ Oct. 19,/ 1864."; engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Medal, surface
Inscription: "VALOR" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Civil War
- Abraham Lincoln
- Military
- American Eagle
- Du Pont family history of ownership
Materials
- Gold
- Brass
- Enamel
- Ribbon
Techniques
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
3.62 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 0.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.21 (H) x 3.81 (W) x 0.64 (D)