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1861-65 Virginia Civil War Service Medals

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:350.00 CAD Estimated At:700.00 - 850.00 CAD
1861-65 Virginia Civil War Service Medals

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Issued in 1866, the state of Virginia was one of the few states to authorize the minting of over 26,000 medals to honour the Civil War Union Soldiers who served in West Virginia regiments. The edge was stamped with soldiers name, company, regiment and unit. Bronze, 37mm. Second piece was issued to honour those who were killed in battle, 775 struck, bronze, 37mm. 2 pcs.