United States. An Army Civil War Campaign Medal. GTRexclude Silver Star (silver star placed

Silver Star (silver star placed upon a bronze gilt base

received a promotion

he was commissioned Lieutenant in October 1911

with a series of faded production stampings in black ink on both sides

United States. An Army Civil War Campaign Medal. GTRexclude Silver Star (silver star placedInstituted in 1905. In bronze, obverse features the relief image of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by the motto WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHARITY FOR ALL, reverse bears the words "The Civil War 1861 1865" encircled by a wreath, 32 mm, on original ribbon with pinback, very fine condition. Footnote: This medal was instituted in 1905, with the Army version of the medal being instituted on 21 January 1907. It was awarded for service in the American Civil