Jefferson Davis Commemorative Medal

Creator

Files

Description

The obverse of this commemorative medal features a raised portrait of Jefferson Davis with text: "Jefferson Davis." The reverse of this commemorative medal features an eagle with a shield and text: "The Great Seal of the State of Mississippi."

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

n.d.

Measurement

1 1/2 inches diam.

Materials and Techniques Display

metal; mass production

State

coins & medals

Subjects

Medals, badges, decorations, etc.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medals

Work Type

commemorative medal

Class

Coins & Medals

Preferred Citation

[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

ID

2022

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.