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Civil War Campaign Medal

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Description

A Bronze medal, 1 ¼ inches in diameter, with the head of Lincoln, nearly in profile, facing sinister, surrounded by the words "WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHARITY FOR ALL". On the reverse are the words "THE CIVIL WAR" and below this are the dates "1861-1865", surrounded by a wreath formed by a branch of oak on the left and a branch of olive on the right with the stems joined at the bottom by a conventional knot.

Information Courtesy of Department of Defense (DOD)

Index: Civil War Campaign Medal

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  3. Criteria
  4. Background
  5. Background (Cont)

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