Name/Title
medal, fraternalEntry/Object ID
1941.049.424Description
Medal, fraternal. Commemorating the 6th Massachusetts Regiment. Sterling silver. Metal "ribbon" across top reads "OLD SIXTH". Below this is a bar in the shape of a swag decorated with vines. Hanging from this is a round medallion decorated with embossed laurel wreath and shield flanked by flags; shield reads "FIRST IN THE FIELD." Reverse of medallion reads "BALTIMORE 19TH OF APRIL 1861" and is engraved at center "Mary Bostwic Shellman" in script. 2.375" x 3.625"Context
Commemorates the 6th Massachusetts Infantry's action during the Pratt Street riot in Baltimore, 19 April 1861. Mary Shellman was an Adopted daughter, Old 6th Massachusetts Veterans Association, Worcester, Massachusetts. Part of collection of G.A.R. medals and ribbons acquired by Mary Shellman.Acquisition
Accession
1941.049Source or Donor
Reese, PaulAcquisition Method
Gift
