Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
Date:
1740-1770
Object Number:
1890.3
Medium:
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal: Fort Sumter 1863
Object Number:
INV.3496
Date:
1863
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck military decoration with obverse showing image of fort with American flag above, surrounded by stars; legend: 'FORT SUMTER"; inscription below image: "AUG. 23d 1863." Reverse with legend: "FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT/PRESENTED/BY [illegible signature]." Hole punched in the edge at top center.
Gallery Label:
This medal was awarded to Major Robert Anderson, who was in command of Union troops at Fort Sumter at the time of the Confederate bombardment on April 12-13, 1861, by the citizens of New York City "as a slight tribute to his patriotism."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
