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Engraved Union 22nd Corps Badge, Discharge Medal

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Engraved Union 22nd Corps Badge, Discharge Medal
<B>Engraved Union 22nd Corps Badge With Discharge Medal.</B></I> Both of these items commemorate the Civil War service of a William J. Wood. The first piece is a 1.5” solid gold five-pointed corps badge with an applied red enamel center reading “22nd”. The reverse is professionally engraved “William J. Wood Army of the Shenandoah 59th Penna. Vol.” In excellent condition with original attachment loop. This is accompanied by a West Virginia brass service medal, 38 mm diameter, with a brass hanger, 1.75” x .5”, reading “Honorably Discharged”. The obverse shows a soldier being crowned by Liberty above a state seal between 1861 and 1865. The reverse has “Presented by the State of West Virginia” within a laurel wreath. The edge of the medal is engraved “Wm. J. Wood. Corpl. Co F. 3rd Reg Cav Vols.” Old brown toning and in extremely fine condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)