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Image: West Virginia Civil War Medal

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Description: This medal, which belonged to a relative of mine, is the West Virginia Class I "Honorably Discharged" medal given to West Virginia Union soldiers in 1866 in appreciation of their service in the American Civil War. The artist listed as the main person responsible for the medal's design is J. Sigel. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has more background on these medals.
Title: West Virginia Civil War Medal
Credit: Own work
Author: TwoScarsUp
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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