Medal

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Charles Cyprian Strong I American, 1819 - 1907

MakerMade by David Mayer

Date4 September 1862

Mediummetal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width at widest point): 8 x 1 1/2in. (20.3 x 3.8cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Alna S. Mathers

DescriptionService medal for the Governors Foot Guard in Hartford, Conn. It was awarded to Charles Cyprian Strong.

Object number2004.112.2

InscribedRecto, engraved in each bar: "SERVICE MEDAL/ 5 YEARS/ 8 YEARS/ 11 YEARS/ 14 YEARS/ 17 YEARS/ 20 YEARS/ 23 YEARS/ 26 YEARS/ 29 YEARS/ 32 YEARS/ 35 YEARS/ 38 YEARS/ 41 YEARS"

Recto, engraved on medal: "ORGANIZED/ GOVERNORS FOOT GUARD, HARTFORD, CONN./ Sept. 4, 1862"

Verso, engraved on medal: "C. C. Strong"

Verso, engraved on pin: "DAVID MAYER,/ MAKER"NotesHistorical Note: Charles C. Strong I (1819-1907) was one of the oldest members of the First Company, Connecticut Governor's Foot Guard, which he joined at the opening of the Civil War in 1861. He was the Treasurer of the Foot Guard for over forty years, and he was also Paymaster.

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