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Grant gold medal


In 1863 Congress bestowed this presentation box and medal to General Ulysses S. Grant in commendation for his victories during the Vicksburg Campaign. The box is made of gold and ebony and, with the medal, includes well over a pound of gold. The medal was designed by Anthony C. Paquet.

The obverse of the medal shows a bust of Grant with the legend: “MAJOR GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT. JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS/DECEMBER 17. 1863.” Thirteen stars and an ornate wreath surround the design.


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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Behring Center
Gift of Mrs. Julia Dent Grant & William Vanderbilt

 

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