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Listings -
Merchandise
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Organization Name:
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Civil War Medals
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Introduction:
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Medals, GAR Ribbons, Bouillon Sword Belt, more
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Description:
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Beautiful, accurate recreations of historic Union and Confederate civil war medals, Union Officer’s Ceremonial Bullion Sword Belt and Buckle, GAR medal replacement ribbons, Union Officer’s shoulder straps and more! Affordable custom made medals available for all Civil War organizations and events.
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Website Address:
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http://www.cwmedals.com
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Name:
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William (Bill) Vosseler
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Company:
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Vosseler Enterprises
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Street Address:
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P.O. Box 61
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City, State, Zip Code:
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Chester Heights, PA 19017-0061
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Phone Number:
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610.558.2163
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Comments
Hi Owen! None were issued by the goverment. Only medal issued prior was the Kearny Cross or Kearny Medal, which I offer on my website and on ebay.
The Kearny Medal of Honor was a military decoration of the United States Army, which was first established in 1862 during the opening year of the American Civil War. The original decoration was known as the Kearny Medal and was adopted as an unofficial medal by the officers of the 1st Division, 3rd Corps, of the Union Army of the Potomac, which had served under Major General Philip Kearny.
The original Kearny Medal was first bestowed on November 29, 1862, and was awarded to any Union officer who had “performed acts of extreme bravery and heroism in the face of the enemy.”
Hope this helps. Bill
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