Bronze Decoration of U.S. Congress, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1862 - 1896. 1967.226.340

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.226.340

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Obverse: 5-point star, spread eagle on cannon suspender at center Minerva with a fasces holds a shield up against Discord
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Physical Description

  • Axis: 0
  • Shape: ST

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1967.226.340
  • Department: Decoration
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • J. Coolidge Hills

Subjects

  • Series: Military Decorations
  • Series: Medal of Honor
  • SubjectPerson: Orrin Murch

Notes

  • Medal of Honor, type 1, authorized in 1862; awarded to enlisted men and officers (starting after March 3, 1863) for gallantry and meritorious service. The ANS specimen was awarded to Orrin Murch (Company C of the 27th Maine Infantry Regiment) but never reached the recipient. It is an example from the group of 911 medals of honor (864 of which were from 27th Maine) that were rescinded in 1917 review.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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