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ARTIFACT:
This is a medal of the 43rd Regiment of the Massachusetts Voluntary Militia in New Berne, North Carolina. The medal shows a badge in relief at the center of which is the Masonic symbol. A banner at top reads 43rd REGIMENT. A bar with scrollwork and a lion's head graces the front of the pin.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1863.
SIZE:
3-3/8" height by 1-3/8" width: medal has a 1-5/8" diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver-plated nickel with silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with "C" clasp; silk ribbon.
MARKINGS:
NEW BERNE, NORTH CAROLINA McCLELLAN LODGE UNDER DISPENSATION FROM M.W. GRAND LODGE MASSACHUSETTS 1863 engraved on reverse. Front bears EDLER maker's mark.
ITEM NOTES:
This medal is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJEX08 LABJJX SABJJX1/11
CONDITION:
6 (Fine+): This medal shows a bit of wear and thorough tarnishing; ribbon is intact but frail.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
