Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866
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In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1866
Subject Date
1861-1865
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Attributted to Tiffany and Company, New York City, New York.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
38.309.861
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
side 1: 1861-1865 side 2: THE STATE OF OHIO / TO / THOS. NOLAN / VETERAN / COG. 17TH REGT
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