Medal, 1864.

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Medal, 1864.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702127546

Medal of white metal with ring. On front: "Custer's 3 Cav. Div. 3 [profile of Custer facing left, in wreath, laurel and oak]." On back: "The history of this war when truthfully written, will contain no [star] brighter [star] page than that upon which is recorded the chivalrous deeds, the glorious triumphs of the soldiers of the Third Division. Cedar Creek 19 Oct. 1864. G. A. Custer."

1 item ; 4 cm in diameter.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

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