Name/Title
MedalEntry/Object ID
1952.11.1cDescription
Medal consisting of a bar, a ribbon, and a medallion. The bar is undecorated, and the ribbon loops over a wire on the back. The ribbon is plain-woven and striped blue, white, and red. From the bottom of the ribbon hangs an enameled medallion showing a blue quatrefoil within a wreath. There are two gold stars on the quatrefoil (indicating the rank of Major-General) and a red triangle in the center. There are crossed spears at the back. The reverse of the medallion is engraved, "Maj. Genl. Wm. F. Smith Com. dg. 18th Army Corps/ Major U.S. Engineers presented by officers of his staff".Context
Presented to Major General William "Baldy" Smith by officers of his staff during the Civil WarAcquisition
Accession
1952.11Source or Donor
Smith, Stuart Farrar (1874-1951)Acquisition Method
BequestMade/Created
Manufacturer
Bailey, Banks & BiddleLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3-3/4 inWidth
2-1/8 inDepth
1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
3rd Vermont InfantryPerson or Organization
Smith, William Farrar (1824-1903)