Museum Catalog
The Vermont Historical Society houses over 25,000 objects relating to our State's history. Over the next five years all of these items will be digitally documented and placed in this catalog for public use. Items are presented in topical exhibits as well as categorical groupings. Please check back regularly as items will be added monthly. This catalog also houses the Vermont Women's History Database and the Vermont Black History Database.
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Medal
Name/Title
Medal
Entry/Object ID
1961.44
Description
Medallion portion of a medal of honor. The medallion consists of a metal spread eagle with crossed cannons attached by two jump rings above a bronze star with an image of a woman in a toga beating a naked man with her shield. The back of the star is engraved with the inscription, "The Congress to Col. Wheelock G. Veazey. 16th Vt. Vols for distinguished gallantry at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. July 3, 1863."
Context
Awarded to Col. Wheelock G. Veazey of Springfield, Vermont, for his actions during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.44
Made/Created
Date made
1863
Lexicon
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Bronze
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
3rd Vermont Infantry, Veazey, Wheelock Graves (1835-1898)
Related Events
Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War
