Name/Title
Union Veterans' Union Encampment MedalDescription
Union Veterans' Union encampment medal. Composed of three linked sections. Top section says "Delegate" and has image of capitol building. Second section says "Washington D.C." and is composed of a central shield with American flag design cover by a wreath. Shield is surrounding by six flags. Third section is star- shaped with date of encampment and years of war. The Union Veterans' Union was a smaller organization similar to the GAR.Made/Created
Manufacturer
UnknownDate made
1900Time Period
early 20th CenturyPlace
Country
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On top of medal and around bottom sectionTranscription
"Delegate Washington D.C. Oct. 2nd-5th 1900 15th Nat'l Enc. No. 1 U.V.U 1861 1865"Color
Blue, Yellow, Red, SilverCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Tarnish