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  Grant Appointed Chief of the Union Armies (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. He is shown holding papers with his proper right hand and gesturing with his proper left. To his proper right, a crowd of people are shown. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Johnston Surrender to Sherman (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a bust image of William T. Sherman. To the bust's proper left, three other men a pictured. One holds a sword with upturned palms while the second stands at his side and the third sits in the background on horseback. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Lee Surrenders at Appomattox (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant seated at a table. Lee is featured on the left side of the design, while Grant sits at the right with his hat on his lap. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Lincoln Assassinated (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts John Wilkes Booth dressed in a suit and taking aim with his gun. In the background, the Lincoln Memorial statue is shown. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Lincoln Reviews Antietam Troops (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts an image of Abraham Lincoln meeting with General George B. McClellan. Lincoln places his proper right hand on the proper left shoulder of McClellan. In the background, tents and soldiers are pictured. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Lincoln's First Call for Troops (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a Union soldier embracing a woman. In the background, another couple is pictured along with a train car full of soldiers. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Morgan Raids Kentucky (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts several cavalrymen on horseback during Morgan's Kentucky Raid. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Pickett's Charge (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts five soldiers on foot with their rifles raised. A man on horseback and soldier carrying a flag are also pictured in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  President Lincoln Inaugurated for Second Term (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a standing Abraham Lincoln who holds a bound volume in his hands. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Second Battle of Bull Run (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a scene from the Second Battle of Bull Run. Eight soldiers are shown in the foreground waving rifles, swords, and a flag. Soldiers also fight and smoke rises in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Seven Days' Battle (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a portrait image of Robert E. Lee on the medal's right. On the left, soldiers armed with rifles are pictured. Two flags are shown in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Sheridan's Ride to Cedar Creek (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts General Philip Sheridan seated on horseback while holding a sword with his proper right hand. Soldiers stand at his side as Sherman gestures in front of him. An United States flag is also pictured in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Sherman Captures Atlanta (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts General William T. Sherman riding on horseback while aiming a rifle to his proper left. In the background, a burning Atlanta is shown. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Sherman's March to the Sea (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design features a portrait image of William T. Sherman in the background. In the foreground, two men are shown on horseback while two soldiers are shown destroying telegraph poles. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  The Battle of Shiloh (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a scene from the Battle of Shiloh. In the scene, a horse is pictured rearing on its hind legs with a rider on its back. The rider bends down with a sword pointed at an approaching soldier. A lifeless body is pictured in the foreground as the battle rages on in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  The Great Locomotive Chase (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a scene from the Great Locomotive Chase when James J. Andrews led a group of Union volunteers in commandeering a train. A man waving a rifle is shown atop the locomotive, and three other men are shown on the ground near the train. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  The History of the Civil War Medal Collection Medal Album

  Lincoln Mint

  The brown medal album was released by the Lincoln Mint to hold its The History of the Civil War medal collection. The album holds forty medals that are spread across four album pages.

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  The Legend of Barbara Fritchie (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts an image of Barbara Fritchie, immortalized in American folklore by John Greenleaf Whittier in his poem ""Barbara Frietchie." She waves a Union flag from her porch while a soldier and cavalryman stand in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  The Life of Lincoln Volume II

  Lincoln Mint

  Accompanying the Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection is a slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.) Inside the slipcase are two coin holders that contain twelve Life of Lincoln medals each. The Life of Lincoln volumes are contained within a subsequent slipcover.

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  The Life of Lincoln Volume II

  Lincoln Mint

  Accompanying the Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection is a slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.) Inside the slipcase are two coin holders that contain twelve Life of Lincoln medals each. The Life of Lincoln volumes are contained within a subsequent slipcover.

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  The Prison Camps (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design features three images of Andersonville prisoners. The first is shown in military uniform with his shackled hands raised. A second prisoner is pictured kneeling in prayer, while the third stands with shackles on his wrist. A barbed wire is shown in the foreground while more caged prisoners are pictured in the background. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Union Enlistment of Negro Troops (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts an image of an African-American Union Soldier who is shown wearing a Union uniform and holding a rifle. Below his image, four additional African-American soldiers are shown running in uniform while carrying rifles. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Union Victory at Petersburg (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design features four soldiers with weapons raised in battle. A fifth soldier is pictured slightly above the rest waiving a United States flag. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Vicksburg Campaign Succeeds (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a bust image of Ulysses S. Grant. Grant is shown wearing his Union uniform. Behind the bust, a scene from the Vicksburg Campaign is depicted. Two riders on horseback are shown along with a cannon and approximately four soldiers holding either rifles or flags. A lone bugler is also shown. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Women at War (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint

  The medal's obverse design depicts a portrait image of an unidentified woman serving as a Civil War nurse. In the medal's background, several scenes are depicted where women are shown caring for soldiers wounded in battle. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.