Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
University of South Carolina Libraries
Robert S. Chamberlain Collection of
Military Medals and Coins, 392 BC –
1984 AD
Collection Mss. 2014:1
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Robert S. Chamberlain Collection of Military Medals and Coins, 392 BC –
1984 AD
Collection Number: Mss. 2014:1
Creator: Robert S. Chamberlain, 1903-1981
Extent: 22 archival boxes
Administrative Information
Provenance: Gift, 1979
Processed by: Eliza Still
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research
Preferred Citation: [Item], Robert S. Chamberlain Collection, Irvin Department
of Rare Books and Special Collections, University of South Carolina Libraries.
Publication Rights: All rights reside with the estate of the creator. For
permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Irvin Department of Rare
Books and Special Collections.
Scope and Contents Note
The Robert S. Chamberlain Collection of Military Medals and Coins contains
military medals, Greek and Roman coins, Civil War documents, and military figurines
collected by the Latin American historian Robert Chamberlain (1903-1981), mostly
during the late 1960s and 1970s. The collection also documents Chamberlain’s
research in Hispanic American history during the colonial period and railroads.
Robert Stoner Chamberlain was born in Canton, Ohio, on October 13, 1903. He
received a B.A. in History from Stanford University in 1925, a B.S. in Education from
Ohio State University in 1927, and a Ph.D. in History from Harvard University in
1936. He was a staff member in the Division of Historical Research at the Carnegie
Institution in Washington, D.C. from 1936-1947. During the war years, he served as
a cultural relations officer at the United States embassy in Guatemala City. He was an
Associate Professor of History at the University of Miami, 1947-1948, and was in
government service from 1948 until his retirement in 1965. His primary academic
interest was Hispanic America during the colonial period. After retirement, he
pursued his interests in Civil War history, collecting medals and coins, and doing
some research on American railroads and trains.
Chamberlain gave this collection of medals, coins, and his personal papers to the
University of South Carolina in 1979, together with his extensive Civil War library,
presently housed in the Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, and
his railroad library, which is housed in Thomas Cooper Library. Chamberlain was an
acquaintance of Dr. Francis Lord of the USC history department, whose own Civil War
collection was acquired by the university library in 1971 and gave Chamberlain the
impetus to make the gift of his own collection to USC. Upon his son’s death in 1999,
the Chamberlain estate came to the university library, which established the
Chamberlain Endowment for Reference and Information Resources.
Series 1 contains 234 military and commemorative medals in boxes 1-4. The
collection is organized geographically, and chronologically thereunder. It begins in the
Americas, with restrikes of United States Congressional Gold Medals and Indian Peace
Medals. These are followed by war medals, most commonly from the 19th century,
representing countries and territories throughout North America, South America,
Europe, and Asia. Most are original, though a few are restrikes or replicas and are noted
as such below wherever known. Also included within the medals series are civilianissued awards for civil service and the commemoration of important events such as
anniversaries and deaths.
Series 2 contains coins, the majority of which are from ancient Greece and Rome.
From Greece, there are coins struck in Macedon and Egypt. Roman coins are from the
Republic and the Empire and include coins struck at Alexandria while under Roman
control. The date range of the Greek and Roman coins is approximately 336 BC – AD
305. Finally, there are several Hungarian and British coins from the 18th and 19th
centuries, respectively.
Series 3 contains United States Civil War records of individual soldiers. These
papers include a declaration for pension, discharge papers, and a service record. Also
included is the diary of B. Peterson, 2nd Maine Battery, detailing his War experiences
from January 5, 1864 – April 25, 1865.
Series 4 contains fifteen boxes of Chamberlain’s research materials. Part A:
Medal Research contains seven boxes of documents related to the collecting and
purchase of war medals. This part includes catalogs, lists, and records for the
medals Chamberlain purchased.
Also included is occasional correspondence between Chamberlain and
dealers related to the purchases and cancelled checks reflecting prices paid. Papers
are arranged alphabetically. Following these materials is a box containing
Chamberlain’s research, including his notes, correspondence with questions and
answers, and copies of reference materials and articles. Papers are arranged
alphabetically. Also in this box is information on the Orders and Medals Society of
America.
Series 4, Part B: Writings and Related Research contains eight boxes
documenting Chamberlain’s professional work as a prominent historian of Central
America and a researcher of railroad history. Following a copy of his CV is his Ph.D.
dissertation, materials related to his two books: Conquest and Colonization of
Yucatan and Conquest and Colonization of Honduras, and his research and
translations of letters sent by Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Montejo to King
Charles I. Following these are folders of background research on the Yucatan and
Honduras. Next are folders of Chamberlain’s notes on America’s most important
railways and steam engines that he used to correct existing publications on the topic.
Copies of articles, poetry, and book reviews written by Chamberlain are next in the
series, and these are followed by press coverage and clippings of Chamberlain and
his academic work. Finally, there is one box of general correspondence not directly
related to any of the topics listed above.
Series 5 is a collection of figurines, including American Civil War soldiers,
cannons, and other artillery made in the 20th century. Series 6 contains a small group
of oversized materials. In this box are additional soldier figurines, several 20th century
natural history prints, contemporary copies of Native American photographs, a file
box containing Chamberlain’s own index card records for his medals, and two file
boxes containing notes on trains.
Contents
Series I: Medals
Americas
United States of America (item numbers 1 – 57)
Confederate States of America (58 – 63)
Second Mexican Empire (64 – 66)
Canada (67)
Central America (68 – 69)
Guatemala (70 – 72)
Argentina (73)
Empire of Brazil (74 – 76)
United States of Brazil (77)
Box
1–4
Chile (78 – 79)
Paraguay (80)
Uruguay (81)
Europe
Grand Duchy of Baden (82 – 92)
Kingdom of Bavaria (93 – 97)
Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen (98)
Duchy of Brunswick (99)
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (100)
Grand Duchy of Hesse (101)
Principality of Lippe (Lippe-Detmold) (102)
Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (103)
Grand Duchy of Oldenburg (104)
Kingdom of Saxony (105 – 106)
Kingdom of Württemberg (107 – 108)
Kingdom of Hanover (109)
Province of Hohenzollern (110 – 111)
Kingdom of Prussia (112 – 135)
German Confederation (136)
German Empire (137 – 138)
Archduchy of Austria (139 – 142)
Austrian Empire (143 – 148)
Austria-Hungary (149 – 155)
Second French Republic (156)
Second French Empire (157 – 163)
Third French Republic (164 – 175)
British East India Company (176 – 178)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (179 – 186)
Kingdom of Sardinia (187 – 188)
Kingdom of Italy (189 – 191)
Papal States (192 – 194)
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (195)
Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves (196 – 197)
Kingdom of Spain (198 – 201)
Swiss Confederation (202)
Kingdom of the Netherlands (203 – 204)
Kingdom of Belgium (205)
Kingdom of Denmark (206 – 208)
The United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (209)
Kingdom of Romania (210 – 211)
Principality of Montenegro (212)
Principality of Serbia (213)
Ottoman Empire (214 – 221)
Russian Empire (222 – 231)
Asia
Empire of Japan (232 – 234)
Series II: Coins
5
Coins from Greece (235 – 236)
Silver Denarii from Roman Republic (237 – 246)
Silver Denarii from Roman Empire (247 – 257)
Antoniniani (Silver or Copper) from Roman Empire (258 – 263)
Base Metal Denominations Other than Antoniniani from Roman Empire (264 –
268)
Tetradrachms Struck at Alexandria under Rome (269 – 273) Unknown
Greek/Roman Coins (274 – 276)
Modern Coins (277 – 278)
Series III: Manuscripts
6
Series IV: Writings and Research
Part A: Medal Research
Part B: Scholarship and Writings
7 – 12
13 – 20
Series V: Figurines
21
Series VI: Oversized
22
Container List
Medals are noted and transcribed with the following rubric:
[Item number. Medal name. Year originally issued (Date issued, if available).
Conflict/occasion. “Obverse text.” “Reverse text.” Additional notes, if applicable.]
If the name of medal is unknown, the medal has been given a descriptive name within brackets. If
obverse or reverse lacks text, None will be written where the text would otherwise be. All medals
bronze unless otherwise specified. If the medal includes pins or ribbons, they will be noted.
Restrikes are noted whenever known.
Series I: Medals
Box 1
Medals from the United States of America
1. Congressional Gold Medal for General George Washington. 1776 (March 25). Revolutionary
War. “Georgio Washington Svpremo Dvci Exercitvvm Adsertori Libertatis/ Du Vivier/ Paris.
F./ Comitia Americana.” “Hostibus Primo Fugatis/ Bostonium Recuperatum/ XVII. Martii/
MDCCLXXVI.” Restrike.
2. Congressional Gold Medal for Major Henry Lee. 1779 (September 24). Revolutionary War.
“Henrico Lee Legionis Equit. Prefecto/ J. Wright/ Comitia Americana.” “Non Obstantib/
Fluminibus Vallis/ Astutia & Virtute Bellica/ Parva Manuhostes Vicit/ Victosq/ Armis Humanitate/
Devinxit/ Inmempugn ad Paulus/ Hook Diexix./ Aug. 1779.” Restrike.
3. Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Nathanael Greene. 1781 (October 29).
Revolutionary War. “Nathanieli Green Egregio Duci Comitia Americana.” “Salus Regionum
Australium/ Dupre/ Hostibus Ad Eutaw/ Debellatis Die VIII Sept/ MDCCLXXXI.” Restrike.
4. Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Jacob Brown. 1814 (November 3). War of
1812, Chippewa, Niagara, Erie. “Major General Jacob Brown.” “Resolution of Congress
November 3. 1814./ Niagara/ Erie/ Chippewa/ Battles of/ Chippewa. July 5. 1814/ Niagara.
July 25. 1814/ Erie. Sep. 17. 1814./ Furst. F.” Restrike.
5. First Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Winfield Scott. 1814 (November 3).
Battle of Chippewa, Niagara. “Major General Winfield Scott.” “Resolution/ Of/ Congress/
November 3, 1814./ Battles of Chippewa/ July 5. 1814./ Niagara/ July 25, 1814./ Furst. F.”
Restrike.
6. Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Zachary Taylor. 1846 (July 16). MexicanAmerican War, Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma. “Major General Zachary Taylor.” “Resolution/
of/ Congress/ July 16th 1846./ Palo Alto/ May 8th 1846./ Resaca de la Palma/ May 9th 1846.”
Restrike.
7. Second Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Zachary Taylor. 1847 (March 2).
Mexican-American War, Monterey. “Major General Zachary Taylor.” “Resolution/ of/ Congress/
March 2nd 1847/ Monterey/September 1846.” Restrike.
8. Second Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Winfield Scott. 1848 (March 9).
Mexican-American War. “Major General Winfield Scott/ C.C. Wright F./ Resolution of Congress/
March 9. 1848./ S. Ellis Del.” “Chapultepec./ Vera Cruz./ City/ of/ Mexico/ Molino Del Rey./
Cerro Gordo/ San Antonio & Churubusco/ Contreras.” Restrike.
9. Third Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Zachary Taylor. 1848 (May 9). MexicanAmerican War, Buena Vista. “Major General Zachary Taylor/ C.C. Wright/ Resolution of
Congress: May 9, 1848.” “Buena Vista Feb. 22. & 23. 1847.” Possible restrike.
10. Third Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Zachary Taylor. 1848 (May 9). Mexican-
American War, Buena Vista. “Major General Zachary Taylor/ C.C. Wright/ Resolution of
Congress: May 9, 1848.” "Buena Vista Feb. 22. & 23. 1847.” Possible restrike.
11. Congressional Gold Medal for Commander Duncan N. Ingram. 1854 (August 4). “Smyrna./
American Austrian/ Sloop of War Brig of War/ St Louis. Hussar.” “Presented/ by the/ President
of the United States/ to/ Commander Duncan N. Ingraham/ As a Testimonial of the High Sense/
Entertained by Congress/ of his Gallant and Judicious Conduct/ on the 2d of July 1853./ Joint
Resolution of Congress August 4th 1854.” Restrike.
12. Congressional Gold Medal for Major General Ulysses S. Grant. 1863 December 17). American
Civil War. “Major General Ulysses S. Grant./ Joint Resolution of Congress/ December 17, 1863.”
“Mississippi River.” Likely restrike.
13. Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. 1831 (late). Relations with the Native Americans.
“Andrew Jackson President of the United States/ A.D. 1829” “Peace/ and/ Friendship.” Restrike.
14. James K. Polk Indian Peace Medal. 1846. “James K Polk President of the United States./ 1845”
“Peace/ and/ Friendship.” Restrike.
15. Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal. 1862 (struck). “Abraham Lincoln, President of the
United States/ Patented/ S. Ellis. Del. Sc./ 1862.” None. Restrike.
16. [New York Medal to Volunteers in Mexico]. 1848. Mexican War. “Presented by the City of
New York/ To the N.Y. Regiment of Volunteers in Mexico.” “Cerro Gordo/ Chapultepec/
Cherubusco/ Vera Cruz.” Designed by C. C. Wright.
17. [Medal from Virginia to Winfield Scott]. 1851. Mexican-American War. “Winfield Scott./
The Commonwealth of Virginia/ Presents this Medal to/ Major General Winfield Scott,/ As a
Memorial of her Admiration/ For the Great and Distinguished/ Services of her Son/ Whilst
Commander in Chief/ Of the American Armies in the/ War with Mexico,/ 1847./ C.C. Wright.”
“Fecit Quod Cogitavit/1848/ Mexico/ Chapultepec/ Del Ray/ Churubusco/ Conteras/ Cerro Gordo/
Vera Cruz/ 1812/ C.C. Wright/ From Virginia.” Restrike.
18. [Winfield Scott medal]. 1852. Anglo-American War of 1812-1815 and Mexican War. “Maj.
General Winfield Scott.” “Chippewa/ Lundys Lane/ Cerro Gordo/ Contreras/ Churubusco/
Chapultepec/ Mexico.” Made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut.
19. Perry Expedition to Japan Commemorative Medal. 1856. Convention of Kanagawa.
“Commodore M. C. Perry.” “Presented/ to/ Com. M. C. Perry/ Special Minister from the/ U.S.A./
By Merchants of Boston/ In Token of their Appreciation/ Of his Services in Negotiating/ the
Treaty with Japan/ Signed at Yoku-Hama,/ March 31,/ And with Lew Chew/ at Napa, July 11,/
1854/ Mississippi.” Likely restrike. Designed by F. N. Mitchell and struck at U.S. Mint.
20. U.S. Mint Loyalty Medal. 1861. American Civil War. “The Constitution is Sacredly Obligatory
on All.” “U.S. Mint/ Oath of Allegiance/ Taken by the/ Officers and Workmen/ Sept. 2. 1861/ Jas
Pollock Dir.” Restrike. Given for mandatory oath of allegiance taken by U.S. Mint employees at
the start of the U.S. Civil War.
21. U.S. Mint Loyalty Medal. 1861. American Civil War. “The Constitution is Sacredly Obligatory
on All.” “U.S. Mint/ Oath of Allegiance/ Taken by the/ Officers and Workmen/ Sept. 2. 1861/ Jas
Pollock Dir.” Given for mandatory oath of allegiance taken by U.S. Mint employees at the start of
the U.S. Civil War.
22. U.S. Mint Loyalty Medal. 1861. American Civil War. “The Constitution is Sacredly Obligatory
on All.” “U.S. Mint/ Oath of Allegiance/ Taken by the/ Officers and Workmen/ Sept. 2. 1861/ Jas
Pollock Dir.” Given for mandatory oath of allegiance taken by U.S. Mint employees at the start of
the U.S. Civil War.
23. [McClellan Siege of Yorktown Medal]. 1862. American Civil War. “Maj. Gen. Geo. B.
McClellan.” “Siege of Yorktown/ Ended/ May 4, 1862/ Williamsburg./ Hanover C.H./ Fair Oaks./
Mechanicsville/ Gaines’ Mill./ Allen’s Field./ Savage’s Station./ White Oak Swamp./ Glendale./
Malvern July 1./ South Mountain./ Antietam/ Sept. 14, 1862./ All Honor to the Army of the
Potomac & Its Noble Commander” Likely restrike. White metal. “W.H. Key Designer, 329 Arch
St., Phila” printed on rim.
24. [Fair Oaks Medal for General Naglee]. 1862? American Civil War. “Fair Oaks/ 31 May 1862/
Merley R.” “The Peninsula- Chickahominy- The Carolinas/ To/ Gen. H. M. Naglee/ A Token/ Of
Admiration/ and Respect/ For His/ Gallant Services.”
25. [2nd Regt. PVRC Civil War Medal]. 1864. American Civil War. “2nd Regt. P.V.C./ June
1864.” “Honor to the Brave/ Presented/ by the/ Citizen/ of/ Philada.” With ribbon. Designed by
Jacorus, Phila.
26. Pennsylvania First Defenders Medal. 1891. American Civil War. “First Defenders/
Washington/ Apr. 18. 1861.” “National Light Infantry/ Allen Infantry/ Logan Guards/ Washington
Artillerists/ Ringgold Light Artillery.” White metal, with ribbon and pin.
27. West Virginia Civil War Medal, Class I. 1866. American Civil War. “1861. 1865./ Montani
Semper Liberi.” “Presented/ By the/ State/ Of/ West Virginia.” Class I (Honorably Discharged)
medal issued to Thomas Harrison; see also: Harrison’s Declaration for Pension in Box 6. With
ribbon and “Honorably Discharged/ WV” pin.
28. Ohio Veteran Volunteer Medal. 1866. American Civil War. “1861 1865.” “The/ State of
Ohio/ to/ Ben. F. Cox/ Veteran/ Co. H. 67th Regt./ Ohio Volunteer/ Inft.” Issued to Benjamin F.
Cox; with Cox’s service record in Box 6. Made by Tiffany & Co. With ribbon and “Secretary”
pin.
29. Ohio Veteran Volunteer Medal. 1866. American Civil War. “1861- 1865.” “The/ State of
Ohio/ to/ Jno. Sweeney/ Veteran/ Co. H. 19th Regt./ Ohio Volunteer/ Inft.” Issued to Jno.
Sweeney. Made by Tiffany & Co. With ribbon.
30. [Medal to General Meade from the Union League of Philadelphia]. 1866 (July 4). American
Civil War. “Presented July 4th 1866 to Major Genl. George G. Meade by the Union League of
Philadelphia/ As a Token of the Gratitude of His Countrymen./ Paquet F.” “The Victor at
Gettysburg, The Deliverer of Our State, the Faithful Soldier of Our Country./ July 1863.” Likely
restrike. Designed by Anthony Paquet.
31. Grand Army of the Republic Badge. 1866. American Civil War. “Grand Army of the
Republic/ 1861- Veteran- 1866.” None. First version of the medal. With ribbon and pin.
32. Grand Army of the Republic Badge. 1866. American Civil War. “Grand Army of the
Republic/ 1861- Veteran- 1866.” None. With ribbon and pin.
33. [General Meade GAR Medal]. 1866 (October 18). American Civil War. “George G. Meade
Post No 1, Department of Pennsylvania, G.A.R.” “Una Patria Unum Vexillum/ US.”
34. [City of Brooklyn Civil War Medal]. 1866. American Civil War. “Presented by the City of
Brooklyn/ to One of its Veterans/ 1866.” “Een Draght Mackt Maght.” With ribbon and pin.
35. [Lincoln and Grant Bronze Medal]. 1869. None. None. None. Likely restrike.
36. [Union Veterans’ Union Medal]. 1879. American Civil War. “Unitate Veteranorum Unio/
1861-1865/ Pat. 1897/ A. Demarest. SC. New York.” None. Likely restrike.
37. Great Seal Centennial Medal of 1882. 1882. American Centennial. “E. Pluribus Unum.”
“Annuit Coeptis/ 1782 1882/ MDCCLXXVI/ Novus Ordo Seclorum.” Likely restrike.
38. [Grant Memorial Medal]. 1885. Death of President Grant. “Soldier. President. Citizen./ Though
to Earth No More. In our Hearts Forever./ In Memoriam/ U.S. Grant/ 1822- 1885.” “Fort Donelson
1862. Vicksburg 1863. Richmond 1865./ Copyright 1885/ F.A. Ford & Co./ President 1869-1877.”
Silver plated? Designed by George Morgan.
39. [GAR Boston 24th National Encampment Medal]. 1890. American Civil War. “Ense Petit
Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem.” None. With ribbon and pin.
40. [115th New York Volunteer Infantry Medal]. 1892. American Civil War. “Simeon S.
Ammons.” “1862- 115- 1865/ NYV.” With ribbon.
41. [N.Y.S. Gettysburg Veteran’s Commemoration Medal]. 1893. American Civil War.
“Dedication of State Monuments at Gettysburg July 1. 2. 3. 1893./ Excelsior/ New York Day.”
“1863 1893.” With ribbon and pin: “July 1-2-3/ 1863/ Gettysburg Veteran.”
42. [Grant’s Tomb Dedication Medal]. 1897. Dedication of Grant’s tomb. “General Ulysses S.
Grant.” “Dedicated New York April 27 1897/ Issued by the American Numismatic/ and
Archaeological Society/ Tiffany & Co.” Made by Tiffany & Co.
43. [1897 Society of the Army of the Potomac Reunion Medal]. 1897. American Civil War.
“Society of the Army of the Potomac/ AP.” “Troy N.Y. Aug. 20 & 21. 1897/ Ilim Fuit Troja Est.”
44. Minutemen of 1861 Medal. 1903. American Civil War. “Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate
Quietem.” “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts/ to the/ Members of the/ Massachusetts/
Volunteer Militia/ Who Were Mustered/ into the United States/ Service in Response to/ President
Lincoln’s/ First Call for/ Troops/ April 15. 1861.” Issued to Ellsworth, Prvt. B. 8th. Reg.” on the
medal’s side. With pin: “Massachusetts/ Minute Men 1861.”
45. New Jersey Civil War Veteran Medal. 1904. American Civil War. “Ready to Die for the Honor
of our Country.” “Presented by the State of/ New Jersey/ to/ John J. Garner/ Veteran/ of the Union
Forces/ in the/ Civil War/1861-1865.” With pin: “1861 1865.” “4291.”
46. Army Civil War Campaign Medal. 1905. American Civil War. “With Malice Toward None
With Charity for All.” “The Civil War/ 1861- 1865.” With ribbon.
47. Navy Civil War Campaign Medal. 1905. American Civil War. “The Civil War/ 1861-1865.”
“United States Navy/ For/ Service.” With ribbon.
48. Marine Corps Civil War Campaign Medal. 1905. American Civil War. “The Civil War/ 18611865.” “United States Marine Corps/ For/ Service.” Given on 40th anniversary of end of war to
veterans on both sides. With ribbon.
49. Miniature Marie Corps Civil War Campaign Medal. 1905. American Civil War. “The Civil
War/ 1861-1865.” “United States Marine Corps/ For/ Service.” With ribbon.
50. [Carl Schurz Memorial Piece]. 1907. Memorial. “Carl Schurz/ 1829-1906/ VBI/ Libertas/ Ibi/
Patria.” “V.D. Brenner Sc.” Silver.
51. Indian Campaign Medal. 1907. Indian Campaigns. “Indian Wars.” “United States Army/ For/
Service.” With ribbon, which was changed in 1917 to have black stripes, like this version.
52. [Allegheny Arsenal Explosion Commemorative Medal]. 1909. American Civil War. “In
Commemoration of the Explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal/ Allegheny Arsenal/ Entrance/ Sept.
17. 1862.” “Ordnance- Department- U.S.A./ 1909.” With pin: None. “Heeren and Bros.”
53. [Grant Centenary Commemorative Medal]. 1922. 100th birthday of Gen. Grant. “In
Commemoration of the Centenary of General Grant/ 1822 1922.” “Birthplace of General Grant/
Point Pleasant, Ohio.” With ribbon.
54. U.S. Frigate “Constellation” Souvenir Medal. 1959. Fundraising for restoration of the
Constellation. “U.S. Frigate Constellation/ 1797.” “This Coin Struck/ from Parts of the/ Frigate/
Constellation/ the First Ship/ of the U.S. Navy.” Struck from copper spikes used in the original
construction of the Constellation, the Navy’s first ship.
55. [MOLLUS Membership Medal]. 1969. Membership in MOLLUS. “M. O. Loyal Legion US/
MDCCCLXV.” “Lex Recit Arma Tuentur.” Issued to Judson, Oliver A., Surg. Bvt Col USV.
With ribbon and clasp: “17333.” None. Knickerbocker Greys is an afterschool program founded
in 1881 to instruct children as cadets.
56. [Knickerbocker Greys Badge]. Unknown. None. “Knickerbocker Greys.” None.
Knickerbocker Greys is an afterschool program founded in 1881 to instruct children as cadets.
57. [Troy NY Attendance Medal] . Unknown. Unknown. “Attendance/ Ilium Fuit Troja. Est/ TCC/
6/NG.” None.
Medals from Confederate States of America
58. Southern Cross of Honor. 1862. American Civil War. “Daughters/ United/ Confederacy/ to the
U.C.V.” “Cross/ Southern/ Deo/ Vindice/ 1861/ 1865/ of/ Honor.” Postwar version of this medal
distributed in 1900, 38 years after it was first awarded. With pin.
59. Davis Guard Medal. 1863. American Civil War. “Sabine Pass/ Sept 8th/1863/ Replica.” “DC.”
Replica. With ribbon.
60. 1864 Stonewall Jackson Metal. 1864. American Civil War. “Lieut. General T. J. Jackson,
Stonewall/ Born 1821, Died 1863/ Caque F.” “Bull Run/ Sudle/ Kernstown/ Front Royal,
Middletown/ Chantilly/ Winchester, Strasburg/ Harrisonburg, Port Republic/ Harper’s Ferry/
Mechanicsville, Cold Harbour/ Martinsburg/ White Oak Swamp/ Malvern Hill, Cedar Mountain/
Manassas/ Shephardstown/ Antietam/ Fredericksburg/ Deo/ Vindici/ The Wilderness.”
Commissioned by Charles Lamar and designed by Auguste Caque. Struck in France. White metal.
Box 2
61. [United Confederate Veterans’ Nashville Reunion Medal]. 1904. American Civil War. “1861/
1865.” “B.H. Stief Jewelry Co. Nashville, Tenn./ Jewelers & Silversmiths.” With ribbon:
U.C.V./Reunion/ Nashville/June 14, 15, 16/ 1904.” and pin: “Alternate.”
62. Forrest Cavalry Corps Reunion Badge. 1964. Reenactment of Forrest’s Raid on Memphis
(Second Battle of Memphis) on its 100th anniversary. First pin: “General Lee/ Member.”
Second pin: “Forrest/ Cavalry/ Corps.” Third pin: “General N. B. Forrest.” “Schwaab S&S/
Co./ Milwaukee.”
63 [General N. B. Forest Medal]. Unknown. Unknown. “General N. B. Forrest.” “None.”
Medals from Second Mexican Empire
64. Military Merit Medal. 1865. French Intervention. “Maximiliano Emperador.” “Al/ Merito/
Militar.” Designed by G. Navalon. With ribbon.
65. [Society of Defenders of the Mexican Republic Medal]. 1867. Mexican- American War.
“Sociedad Defensores de la Republica Mexicana.” 1848/ a 1867.” Silver? With ribbon.
66. Cross for French Intervention. 1861-1867. French Intervention. “Premio/ Coopero/ a la/
Defensa de la/ Republica/ Contra/ el Ejercito/ Frances/ al Patriotismo.” “Distintivo/ Combatio/ por
la/ Independencia/ y las/ Institutiones/ Republicanas/ al Valor.” With ribbon.
Medals from Canada
67. Canada General Service Medal. 1899 (January 7). Fenian Raids. “Victoria Regina et
Imperatrix.” “Canada.” With “Trooper S. Nichols Trotenac. Cav.” on the medal’s side. Silver.
Chamberlain notes that this medal should be checked for authenticity.
Medals from Centro-America
68. [Centenary of Centro-America Medal]. 1921. 100th anniversary of the Alliance.
“Centenario/ de/ Centro America/ 1821-1921.” “15 de Septiembre/ 1821-1921.”
69. [Central American Fraternity Medal]. Unknown. Central American Alliance.
“Fraternidad/ Centroamericana.” None. With ribbon.
Medals from Guatemala
70. Guatemalan Medal for Salvador and Honduras. 1863. Campaign of Salvador and
Honduras. “Rafael Carrera pts. De la ra de Guatemala.” “Campana/ del Salvador/ y
Honduras/ 1863.”
71. [Guatemalan Medal for the Formation of Central America]. 1890. Central American Alliance.
“Viva la Republica de Centro-America.” “Dios Union Libertad/ Pacto de Union/ 15/ de Octubre/
de/ 1889/ Looral Patriotismo/ Guatemala 1890.”
72. [Guatemalan Medal for its Centenary]. 1921. 100th anniversary of Guatemala’s Independence.
“Recuerdo/ de los Festejos/ del Centenario/ de la Independencia/ Guatemala/ Centro America/
Septiembre 15 de 1821.” None. With ribbon and bar: “1821-1921.”
Medals from Argentina
73. Argentine Medal for the Paraguayan War. 1866 (September 28) and 1871 (November 17).
Paraguayan War. “Al Ejercito Aliado en Operaciones Contra el Gobierno del Paraguay/
Republica Argentina.” “Al Valor y a la Constancia/ La Nacion Agradecida.” With ribbon.
Medals from Empire of Brazil
74. Miniature Brazilian Medal for the Surrender of Uruguayana. 1865 (September 20). War of the
Triple Alliance (Paraguayan War). “Uruguayana.” “18/ de/ Septembro/ de 1865.” White metal.
With ribbon.
75. Miniature Brazilian Medal for the Surrender of Uruguayana. 1865 (September 20). War
of the Triple Alliance. “Uruguayana.” “18/ de/ Septembro/ de 1865.” Zinc-antimony alloy.
With ribbon.
76. Brazilian General Medal for the Paraguayan Campaign. 1870 (August 6). War of the
Triple Alliance, Paraguay Campaign. “Campanha/ do/ Paraguay.” “18 6_8 70.” With ribbon.
Medals from United States of Brazil
77. Brazilian Medal of the Peace-Maker. 1954 (January 9). Service to Brazilian army. None.
“Duque de Caxias/ Medalha/ do/ Pacificador.” Given on 150th anniversary of Duke of
Caxias’ birth. With ribbon.
Medals from Chile
78. Chilean Cross for 1879-1880. 1880 (September 1). War of the Pacific, Campaign of Bolivia
and Peru. “Campana a Bolivia i el Peru.” “de/ 14 de Febrero/ de 1879/ a/ 7 de Junio/ de/ 1880.”
With ribbon.
79. Chilean Cross for the Lima Campaign, 1881. 1882 (January 14). War of the Pacific, Lima
Campaign. “Campana de Lima/ 1881.” “Republica de Chile.” With ribbon.
Medals from Paraguay
80. Paraguayan Medal for Tuiuti. 1867 (November 15). War of the Triple Alliance, Battle of
Tuiuti. “El Mariscal Lopez a los Bravos de Tuiuti.” “3/ de/ Noviembre/ 1867.” Bronze or copper.
With scrap of ribbon.
Medals from Uruguay
81. Uruguayan Medal for the War with Paraguay. 1891 (April 4). Paraguayan War. “Campana del
Paraguay/ 1865- 1869.” “Republica Oriental/ a las/ Virtuoes/ Militares/ del Uruguay.” With
fragment of ribbon and sun pin.
Medals from Grand Duchy of Baden
82. Baden Field Service Award. 1839 (January 27). Field Service. “Fur Badens Ehre.” “Leopold/
fur/ Treuen Dienst/ Im/ Kriege.”
83. Baden Field Service Award, Second Type. 1839 (January 27). Field Service. “Fur Badens
Ehre.” “Leopold/ fur/ Treuen Dienst/ Im/ Kriege.” With ribbon.
84. Baden Field Service Award. 1839 (January 27). Field Service. “Fur Badens Ehre.”
“Leopold/ fur/ Treuen Dienst/ Im/ Kriege.” With ribbon.
85. Baden Field Service Award, Second Type. 1839 (January 27). Field service. “Fur Badens
Ehre.” “Leopold/ fur/ Treuen Dienst/ Im/ Kriege.” With ribbon.
86. Baden Commemorative Medal for 1849. 1849 (August 9). Campaign of 1849. “Leopold
Grosherzog von Baden/ Dem/ Tapferen/ Befreiungs/ Heer/ 1849” None. With ribbon.
87. Baden Commemorative Medal for 1849. 1849 (August 9). Campaign of 1849. “Leopold
Grosherzog von Baden/ Dem/ Tapferen/ Befreiungs/ Heer/ 1849.” None. With ribbon.
88. bar with three medals:
First medal: War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War
of 1870-1871. “Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Dem siegreichen/ Heere.” “1870/ 1871.”
With bar: “Strassburg.”
Second medal: Baden Field Service Award. 1839 (January 27). Field Service. “Fur
Badens Ehre.” “Leopold/ fur/ Treuen Dienst/ Im/ Kriege.” With bar: “1870 – 1871.”
Third medal: [Kaiser Wilhelm I Centennial Medal]. 1897. 100th Anniversary of Wilhelm
I. “Wilhelm/ der/ Brosse/ Deutscher/ Kaiser/ Koenig/ von/ Preussen.” “Zum Andenken/ an den/
Hundersten Geburstag/ des Grossen Kaisers/ Wilhelm I/ 1797- 22 Maerz.” With long service bar
and ribbon.
89. [6 miniature Baden bars and ribbon for General Service Medal]. 1848-1871. Unknown. “1848,”
“1849,” “1866,” “1870,” “1870-1871,” “1871.”
90. Baden Jubilee Medal. 1902 (April 25). Jubilee. “1852-1902.” “Regierungsjubilaum/ S. K. H.
des Grosherzogs/ Friedrich/ Von Baden.” With ribbon.
91. Baden Silver Medal of Merit. 1908. Unknown. “Friedrich II Grossherzog Von Baden.” “FÜR /
VERDIENST.” With ribbon.
92. Baden Silver Medal of Merit. 1908. Unknown. “Friedrich II Grossherzog Von Baden.” “FÜR /
VERDIENST.” With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Bavaria
93. Bavarian Military Memorial Mark of 1813/1815. 1814 (December 4). Campaigns of 1813 and
1814. “Konig/ Und/Vater/ Land.” “Fur/ Die/Jahre/ 1813/ und/ 1814.” With ribbon.
94. Bavarian Veterans Memorial Cross. 1848. Field service from 1790-1812. “Max II/ KonigVon/ Bayern.” “Den/ Vetera/nen-Des/Beyer/ Heeres.” With ribbon.
95. Bavarian Veterans Medal. 1849. Revolutionary Movements. “Maximilian II Konig V.
Bayern.” “In/ Treue Fest/ 1849.” Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt. With ribbon.
96. Bavarian Military Merit Cross. 1866 (July 19). Unknown. “Merenti.” “1866.”
97. Bavarian Campaign Cross for the Austro-Prussian War. 1866. Austro- Prussian War.
None. “1866.”
Medals from Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen
98. Bremen Hanseatic Cross. 1915 (September 14). World War I. None. “Für Verdienst/ im/
Kriege/ 1914.” One of three versions of the Hanseatic Cross.
Medals from Duchy of Brunswick
99. Brunswick Medal for Veterans of the 92nd Infantry Regiment. 1895. Franco-German War of
1870-1871. None. “Das/ Braun-/ Schweigische/ Jnfanterie/ Regiment No 92/ Seinen/ Veteranen/
des/ Krieges 1870/71/ Nach/ 25 Jahren/ 16 Dezember/ 1895.”
Medals from Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
100. Hamburg Regimental Medal. 1898. Unknown. “MK/ O./U./ Von/ 1898.” None. With ribbon.
Medals from Grand Duchy of Hesse
101. Hesse-Darmstadt Campaign Decoration. 1840 (June 14). Field Service. “L/ Gestiftet Am/
14. Juni 1840.” “Fur/ Treuen Dienst/ In/ Kriege.”
Medals from Principality of Lippe (Lippe-Detmold)
102. Lippe-Detmold Military Merit Medal. 1832 (May 16). Franco-German War? “Dem MilitairVerdienste.” None. With ribbon.
Medals from Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
103. [Mecklenburg-Strelitz Medal for the 75th Anniversary of Grossherzogl.]. 1896. 75th
anniversary of Grossherzogl. Mecklenburg Jager- Bat. 14. “1821- 1896.” “Erinnerung/ An Die/ 75Jahrige/ Jubilaumsfeier/ D. Grossherzogl./ Meckl. Jager-/ Bat. 14.” White metal. With ribbon.
Medals from Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
104. Oldenburg 1866 Military Campaign Medal. 1866 (September 22). Austro-Prussian War.
“Nicol. Friedr. Peter Grussherzog V. Oldenburg.” “1866.” Issued to the troops who took part in the
Main Army Campaign. With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Saxony
105. Saxony Commemorative Cross for 1866. 1867 (May 22). Austro- Prussian War.
“PR.” “1866.” With ribbon.
106. Saxony Commemorative Cross for Medical and Humanitarian Services in Wartime.
1871 (March 6). Franco-German War of 1870-1871. None. “1870/ 1871.” With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Württemberg
107. Württemberg Commemorative Medal for Loyal Service in One Campaign. 1867 (March 7).
Campaign of 1866. Cypher of King Karl. “Für/ treuen Dienst / in einem / Feldzuge.” With ribbon.
108. Württemberg Military Merit Medal. 1892 (June 26). Franco-German War. “Wilhelm II
Koenig Von Wuerttenberg.” “Für/ Tapferkeit/ Und Treue.” Original version created in 1818.
With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Hanover
109. Hanover Commemorative Medal for Langensalza. 1866 (July 27). Austro-Prussian War, Battle
of Langensalza. “Georg V v. G. G. Koenig v. Hannover.” “Langensalza/ 27. Juni/ 1866.” With “A.
Tappen” on medal’s side. Designed by Heinrich Jauner. With ribbon.
Medals from Province of Hohenzollern
110. Hohenzollern Commemorative Medal for Combatants. 1851 (August 23). Rebellions of 18481849. “Vom Fels Zum Meer.” “Seinten Bis In Den Tod Getreuen Kriegern/ 1848/ Friedrich/
Wilhelm IV/ 1849.” With ribbon.
111. Hohenzollern Commemorative Medal for Combatants. 1851(August 23). Rebellions of 18481849. “Vom Fels Zum Meer.” “Seinten Bis In Den Tod Getreuen Kriegern/ 1848/ Friedrich/
Wilhelm IV/ 1849.” With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Prussia
112. [Prussian Fridericus Borussorum Rex Medal]. 1755. Unknown “Fridericus Borussorum
Rex MDCCLV/ Georgi.” “Felicitati Temporis/ Art. Textr. Holoser/ Stabilita.” Likely restrike.
113. Prussian Battle of Prague Medal. 1757. Battle of Prague. “Fridericvs Magn. D.G. Rex
Borvss F. L. Brand Dvx Silesia.” “Fama. Prvdentia et Virtve...” Other text is weathered, but
should be: AVSTIR-EXERC- PROPE-PRAGEVNDIT-CAESOET-PRAGA OBSESSA VI
MAJI MDCCLVII. Chamberlain notes this medal was found in excavations in England during
WW2.
114. [Prussian Krieger Verein Cross]. 1813? Unknown. “Wilhelm Koening Von Preussen.”
“Krieger Verein/ F.R. Buchholz.”
115. Prussian Campaign Medal for 1813-1814. 1813 (December 24). Napoleonic Wars, War of the
Sixth Coalition. “1813/ 1814.” “Gott war mit uns, Ihn sey die Ehre/ FW/ Preußens Tapfern/
Kriegern.” With “Aus Ercbertem Geschutz” on the medal’s side. Gold.
116. Prussian Campaign Medal for 1815 (Waterloo Medal). 1813 (December 24). Napoleonic
Wars, War of the Seventh Coalition, Battle of Waterloo. “1815.” “Gott war mit uns, Ihn sey die
Ehre/ Preußens Tapfern Kriegern.” With “AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUTZ” on the medal’s side.
Medal amended from original 1813 version in 1815. With ribbon.
117. Prussian Commemorative Medal for the Combatants of 1813-1815. 1863 (March 17).
Napoleonic Wars. “FRIEDR. WILHELM III KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN/ 1813 1814 1815.” “Den 17
Marz 1863.” With ribbon.
118. Prussian Duppel Storm Cross. 1864 (October 18). Second Schleswig War, Battle of Dybbøl.
“Wilhelm Koening Von Preussen.” “Duppel/18/Apr./ 1864.” White bronze. With combatant’s
ribbon.
119. Prussian Commemorative Medal for 1864. 1864 (November 10). Second Schleswig War.
“WFJ.” “Unsern/ Tapfern/ Kriegern/ 1864.” With “AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUTZ” on the
medal’s side. For combatants. With ribbon.
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120. Prussian Alsen Cross. 1864 (December 7). Second Schleswig War, Battle of Als. “Wilhelm
Koening Von Preussen.” “Alsen/ 29/Jun./ 1864.” With combatant’s ribbon.
121. Bar for service during the Second Schleswig War with three medals and combatant’s
ribbons:
First medal: Prussian Alsen Cross. 1864 (December 7). Second Schleswig
War, Battle of Als. “Wilhelm Koening Von Preussen.” “Alsen/ 29/Jun./
1864.”
Second medal: Prussian Duppel Storm Cross (October 18). Second Schleswig War,
Battle of Dybbøl. “Wilhelm Koening Von Preussen.” “Duppel/ 18/Apr./ 1864.”
Third medal: Prussian Commemorative Medal for 1864. (November 10). Second
Schleswig War. “WFJ.” “Unsern/ Tapfern/ Kriegern/ 1864.”
122. Prussian Commemorative Cross for 1866, Koniggratz version. 1866 (September 20).
Austro-Prussian War, Battle of Königgrätz. “Gott/ Mit/Ihm/ Preussens Siegreichem
Herre/ War/Uns/Sei/ Die/Ehre.” “Konig/Gratz/ Den 3-Juli/ 1866.” In bronze from
captured Austrian cannon. With ribbon.
123. Prussian Commemorative Cross for 1866, Army of the Main version. 1866 (September 20).
Austro- Prussian War. “RW/ Preussens Siegreichem Heere/ Gott/War/ Mit/Uns/ Ihm/Sei/
Die/Ehre.” “Der/ Main/ Armee/ 1866.” In bronze of captured Austrian cannon. With ribbon.
124. Prussian Commemorative Cross for 1866, Treuen Kiegern version. 1866 (September 20).
Austro-Prussian War. “Gott/ Mit/Ihm/ Preussens Siegreichem Herre/ War/Uns/Sei/ Die/Ehre.”
“Treuen/ Krie-gern/ 1866.” In bronze of captured Austrian cannon. With ribbon.
125. Iron Cross, Second Class. 1870 (July 19). Franco-German War of 1870-1871. “W/ 1870.”
“FW/ 1813.” With ribbon and Jubilee clasp.
126. War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Dem siegreichen/ Heere.” “1870/ 1871.” AUS
EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ on the medal’s side. With ribbon and clasp: “1870-1895.” Bars:
“Vionville- Mars la Tour,” “Gravelotte-St. Privat,” “Amiens,” “Le Mans,” “Paris,” and “Metz”
approved in 1895.
127. War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Dem siegreichen/ Heere.” “1870/ 1871.” AUS
EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ on the medal’s side. Bars: “Villiers,” “Strassburg,” “Amiens,”
“Belfort,” “Beaumont” and “Le Mans” approved in 1895. With ribbon.
128. War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Dem siegreichen/ Heere.” “1870/ 1871.” AUS
EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ on the medal’s side. Bars: “Noisseville” and “Paris” approved in
1895. With ribbon.
129. War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Dem siegreichen/ Heere.” “1870/ 1871.” AUS
EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ on the medal’s side. Bars: and “Paris,” “Mont-Valerien,” “Sedan,”
and “Gravelotte-St. Privat” approved in 1895. With ribbon.
130. War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Dem siegreichen/ Heere.” “1870/ 1871.” AUS
EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ on the medal’s side. Bars: “Spicheren,” “Gravelotte-St. Privat,” and
“Vionville-Mars la Tours” approved in 1895. With ribbon.
131. War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Für Pflichttreue im Kriege.” “1870- 1871.”
Noncombatant's version. Steel.
132. Bar with two medals:
First medal: War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71. 1871 (May 20). Franco-German
War of 1870-1871. “Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre/ W/ Für Pflichttreue im Kriege.” “18701871.” Bars: “Weissenburg,” “Worth,” “Sedan,” and “Paris” approved in 1895. With ribbon.
Second medal: [Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenial Medal]. 1897. 100th Anniversary of Wilhelm
I. “Wilhelm/ der/ Brosse/ Deutscher/ Kaiser/ Koenig/ von/ Preussen.” “Zum Andenken/ an den/
Hundersten Geburstag/ des Grossen Kaisers/ Wilhelm I/ 1797- 22 Maerz- 1807.”
133. [Kaiser Friedrich III Memorial Medal]. 1888. Death of Friedrich III, German Emperor.
“Friedrich Deutscher Kaiser Konig V Preussen.” “18. Oktober 1831- 15 Juni 1888/ Lerne
Leiden Ohne Zu Klagen.”
134. [Ribbon and bars for War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71]. 1895. Franco-German War of
1870-1871. “Vionville-Mars-la-Tour,” “Cravelotte-St. Privat,” “Orleans,” “Le Mans.”
135. [Bars for War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71]. 1895. Franco- German War of
1870-1871. “Ander Hallue,” “Orleans,” and “St. Quentin.”
Medals from German Confederation
136. [German Revolutions of 1848 Medal]. 1848. Revolutions of 1848. “Vereinigung Fur
Volkes Rechte- Fur Volkes Wohl.” “Deutsches Parlament/ 1848.” Medal issued by the
constitutionalists. Tin.
Medals from German Empire
137. [Medal for Feldmarschall von Moltke’s 90th birthday]. 1890. 90th birthday of Graf von
Moltke. “Graf Moltke/ Feldmarschall.” “Zum Gedachtniss/ An die/ Nationale Feier/ des/ 90.
Geburtsfestes/ 26 Oct. 1890.” Not bronze.
138. [bar for “Feld Art. Regt. 2”]. Unknown. Unknown. “Feld Art. Rgt. 2.”
Medals from Archduchy of Austria
139. Austrian Medal for Bravery, Second Class Silver. 1789 (July 19). Bravery in combat. “Franz
Joseph I. Kaiser von Oesterreich.” “Der Tapferkeit.” This medal is the 1848-1859 version. Silver.
With ribbon.
140. Austrian Medal for Bravery, First Class Silver. 1789 (July 19). World War I. “Franz Joseph I.
V. G. G. Kaiser V.Oesterreich/ Leisee.” “Der Tapferkeit.” This medal is the 1866-1917 version.
Engraved by Friedrich Leisek. Silver. 3 metal bars approved in 1915 indicate 4 awards.
141. Austrian Medal for Bravery, First Class Silver. 1789 (July 19). World War I. “Franz Joseph
I. V. G. G. Kaiser V.Oesterreich.” “Der Tapferkeit.” This medal is the 1866-1917 version. Silver.
142. Austrian Medal for Bravery, Second Class Silver. 1789 (July 19). World War I. “Franz Joseph
I. V. G. G. Kaiser V.Oesterreich.” “Der Tapferkeit.” This medal is the 1866-1917 version. Silver.
Medals from Austrian Empire
143. Army Cross of 1813-1813. 1814. Napoleonic Wars. “Grati/ Princeps et Patria/ Franc/
Imp.Aug.” “Europae/ Libertate Asserta/ MDCCCXIII./ MDCCCXIV.” Commonly known as the
Cannon Cross. Awarded the year after issue. Made from captured French cannon. With ribbon.
144. [Austrian Army Fidelity Medal]. 1849. Revolutions of 1848?. “Franz Joseph I. Kaiser von
Oesterreich.” “Die Treue Des Heeres/ 1849.”
145. Austrian Officers Military Long Service Cross, First Class . 1849. Long service (25 years).
None. None. 1849-1867 issue. Awarded to Officers who attained the rank of FML; First class for
25 years of service.
146. Austrian Golden Cross of Merit. 1850 (February 16). Public service/devotion. “Viribus
Unitis/ FJ.” “1849.” Gold version without crown pin. With peacetime ribbon.
147. Austrian Commemorative Medal for the 1864 Campaign against Denmark. 1864
(November 10). Second Schleswig War. “FJW.” “Unsern/ Tapfern/ Kriegern/ 1864.” AUS
EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ on the medal’s side. With ribbon.
148. Austrian Commemorative Medal for the Defense of Tirol. 1866 (September 17).
Austro-Prussian War, defense of Tyrol against Garibaldi. “Franz Joseph I. Kaiser Von
Oesterreich/Tautenhayn.” “Meinem/ Treuen Volke./ Von/ Tirol/ 1866.” Silver. With ribbon.
Medals from Austria-Hungary
149. [Austrian Medal for Franz Joseph’s Silver Jubilee]. 1873 (February 12). General campaign.
“Franz Joseph I. Kaiser von Oesterreich König V. Böhmen Etc. Apost. Konig V. Ungarn.” “2./
December/ 1873.” Issued on 25th anniversary of Franz Joseph’s ascension to the throne. Gold. With
ribbon.
150. [Austrian Medal for Franz Joseph’s Silver Jubilee]. 1873 (February 12). General campaign.
“Franz Joseph I. Kaiser von Oesterreich König V. Böhmen Etc. Apost. Konig V. Ungarn.” “2./
December/ 1873.” First issue. With ribbon.
151. [Austrian Medal for Franz Joseph’s Silver Jubilee]. 1873 (February 12). General campaign.
“Franz Joseph I. Kaiser von Oesterreich König V. Böhmen Etc. Apost. Konig V. Ungarn.” “2./
Dezember/ 1873.” Gold. With ribbon.
152. [Medal for 200th Jubilee of Regiment No. 4]. 1896. 200th anniversary of the regiment. “Den
Kameraden Zur Erinnerung An Das 200 Jährige Jubiläum Regiments.” “KuK Hoch u/
Deutschmeister/ Inft. Reg. No. 4/1696-1896.” Gold. With ribbon.
153. Signum Memoriae Medal. 1898. 50th year Jubilee. “Franc- IOS- I- D- G- Imp- Avstr- RexBoh- Etc- Ac- Ap- Rex- Hvng.” “MDCCCXLVIII- MDCCCXCVIII/ Signvm/ Memoriae.” Gold.
With military ribbon.
154. Signum Memoriae Medal. 1898. 50th year Jubilee. “Franc- IOS- I- D- G- Imp- Avstr- RexBoh- Etc- Ac- Ap- Rex- Hvng.” “MDCCCXLVIII- MDCCCXCVIII/ Signvm/ Memoriae.” Gold
or bronze. With military ribbon.
155. Austrian Medal for Bravery, Bronze. 1915 (February 14). World War I. “Franz Joseph I. V.
G. G. Kaiser V.Oesterreich.” “Der Tapferkeit.” Bronze class instituted in 1915; silver classes
instituted in 1789. Designed by Josef Tautenhayn.
Medals from Second French Republic
156. [French Medal for Bravery Against Tyrants]. 1848. Unknown. “Exemple aux Tyrans/
Republique Francaise/ 1848.” “Hommage aux Braves/ Liberte/ Egalite/ Fraternite/ 22. 23. 24. F.
1848.”
Medals from Second French Empire
157. French Military Medal. 1852 (January 22). Unknown. “Louis- Napoleon.” “Valeur/ et/
Discipline.” Silver. With eagle pin and ribbon.
158. Commemorative Medal for the Taking of Sebastopol. 1855. Crimean War. “Le Marechal
Peliseier.” “Honeur a Notre Armee Etses Alliees/ Prise/ de/ Sebastopol/ 97 1856.”
159. Saint Helena Medal. 1857 (August 12). French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
“Napolean I Empereur.” Unknown. Issued by Napoleon III for those who served between 1792
and 1815. With ribbon.
160. Commemorative Medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign. 1859 (August 1). Italian War of
1859. “Napoleon III Empereur/ Falot.” “Campagne d’Italie/ Monte Bello/ Palestro/ Turbigo/
Magenta/ Marignan/ Solferino/ 1859.” Engraved by Falot. Silver. With ribbon.
161. Commemorative Medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign. 1859 (August 1). Italian War of 1859.
“Napoleon III Empereur.” “Campagne d’Italie/ Monte Bello/ Palestro/ Turbigo/ Magenta/
Marignan/ Solferino/ 1859.” Engraved by Barre. Silver. With ribbon.
162. Commemorative Medal of the 1860 China Expedition. 1861 (January 23). China War of 1860.
“Napoleon III Empereur.” “Expedition de Chine/ Ta-Kou/ Chang Kia Wan/ Pa Li Kiao/ Pe King/
1860.” Engraved by Albert Desire Barre. Silver. With ribbon.
163. Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. 1863 (August 29). Mexican Expedition.
“Napoleon III Empereur/ Sagetstain F.” “Expedition du Mexique/ Gumbres/ Gerro Borrego/ San
Lorenzo/ Puebla/ Mexico/1862- 1863.” Silver. With ribbon.
Medals from Third French Republic
164. National Order of the Legion of Honor, IV Class (Grand Officer). 1802 (May 19). FrancoGerman War of 1870-1871. “Republique Francais/1870.” “Honneur et Patrie.” This version is
from 1870. With officer’s ribbon.
165. French Military Medal. 1870. Unknown. “Republique Francaise/ 1870.” “Valeur/ et/
Discipline.” Second Republic version of medal established in 1852. Silver. With ribbon and
cannon pin.
166. [French Honor to Garibaldi Medal]. 1870-1871? Franco- German War of 1870-1871.
“Guiseppe Garibaldi/ Vieuxmaire.” “Republique Universelle/ Honneur/ A/ Garibaldi/ Defenseur/
Des/ Libertes.” Engraved by Louis Henri Vieuxmaire.
167. Geneva Cross. 1870-1871. Franco-German War of 1870-1871. “1870/ Societe Francaise/ de
Secours/ 1871.” “1870/ Aux/ Blesses des Armees/ de Terre et de Mer/ 1871.”
168. [Jules Favre Medal]. 1870-1871. Franco-German War of 1870-1871. “Jules Favre.”
“Membre du/ Gouvernement/ de la Defense/ Nationale.” With ribbon.
169. [Marshal Mac-Mahon Medal]. 1871? Franco-German War of 1870-71 and Suppression of
the Paris Commune. “Marechal Mac-Mahon.” “Courage Bravoure/ Valeur Heroisme.”
170. French Veterans Oublier Jamais Medal. 1871? Franco- German War of 1870-1871.
“Oublier,.. Jamais!” None. With bar: “1870-1871” and ribbon.
171. [General Trochu Medal for the Government of National Defense]. 1871? Franco-German War
of 1870-1871. “General Trochu.” “Gouvernement de la Defense Nationale/ General Trochue/ Emm.
Arago/ Cremieux/ J. Favre/Rochefort/ J. Simon.”
172. [Leon Gambetta Medal for the Government of National Defense]. 1871? Franco-German War
of 1870-1871. “Leon Gambetta.” “Gouvernement/ de la/ Defense Nation/ Delegation/ de/
Bordeaux.”
173. [General Trochu 1870 Commemorative Medal]. 1871? Franco-German War of 1870-1871.
“General Trochu.” “Liberte. Egalite. Fraternite/ La/ Patrie/ En/ Danger/ 1870.”
174. Commemorative Medal of the 1870-1871 War. 1911 (November 9). Franco-German War
of 1870-1871. “Republique Francaise/ Georges Lemaire.” “1870 1871/ Aux Defenseurs/ de la
Patrie.” Engraved by Georges Lemaire. Created 40 years after the war due to the government’s
long refusal to acknowledge the defeat with an award. With ribbon.
175. Commemorative Medal of the 1870-1871 War. 1911 (November 9). Franco-German War
of 1870-1871. “Republique Francaise/ Georges Lemaire.” “1870 1871/ Aux Defenseurs/ de la
Patrie.” Engraved by Georges Lemaire. Created 40 years after the war due to the government’s
long refusal to acknowledge the defeat with an award. With bar: “Engage Volontaire” and
ribbon.
Medals from British East India Company
176. British Sutlej Medal. 1846 (April 17). First Anglo-Sikh War. “Victoria Regina.” “Army of
the Sutlej/ Aliwal/ 1846.” With “Daniel McCaig-50th Regt.” on medal’s side. Silver. With
ribbon.
177. British Punjab Medal. 1849 (April 2). Second Anglo-Sikh War. “Victoria Regina.” “To the
Army of the Punjab/ MDCCCXLIX.” With “Ensign J. C. Hamilton, 8th Bengal N. I.” on medal’s
side. Silver. With bars: “Mooltan” and “Goojerat” and ribbon.
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178. British Punjab Medal. 1849 (April 2). Second Anglo-Sikh War. “Victoria Regina.” “To the
Army of the Punjab/ MDCCCXLIX.” With “Private Dummer. 8th Balt. Art.” on medal’s side.
Silver. With ribbon.
Medals from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
179. [Wellington Commemorative Medallion]. 1852. Death of Duke of Wellington. “Arthur
Duke of Wellington.” “Britannia Mourns her Hero Now at Rest/ Wellington/ Born/ May 1.
1769/ Died/ Sepr. 14. 1852/ Waterloo/ June 18. 1815.” Engraved by Allen & Moore. White
metal.
180. British Crimea Medal. 1854 (December 15). Crimean War. “Victoria Regina.” “Crimea.”
With “W. Lydiard. Gr. & Dr. 3rd Btn. Rl. Artv” on medal’s side; engraved by Benjamin Wyon.
Silver with bars: “Sebastopol” and “Alma” and ribbon.
181. British Crimea Medal. 1854. Crimean War. “Victoria Regina/ 1854. “Crimea.” Original
striking with “1854” on obverse. Silver. With bar: “Sebastopol” and ribbon.
182. British Baltic Medal. 1856. Crimean War, Baltic theatre. “Victoria Regina.” “Baltic/ 18541855.” With “H. Watts, R. M. 38th Co.” on the medal’s side. Engraved by Leonard Charles
Wyon. Silver. With ribbon.
183. British Baltic Medal. 1856. Crimean War, Baltic theatre. “Victoria Regina.” “Baltic/ 18541855.” Engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. Silver. With ribbon.
184. British Indian Mutiny Medal. 1858. Indian Rebellion of 1857. “Victoria Regina.” “India./
1857-1858.” With “Danl. Murphy. 33rd Regt.” on medal’s side. Silver. With bar: “Central India”
and ribbon.
185. British Indian Mutiny Medal. 1858. Indian Rebellion of 1857. “Victoria Regina.” “India./
1857-1858.” With “Wm. Evans. 3rd Madrs Eurpn Regt” on medal’s side. Silver. With ribbon.
186. Second China War Medal. 1861 (March 6). Second China War, Taku Forts. “Victoria
Regina.” “Armis Exposcere Pacem/ China.” Designed by William Wyon. Silver. With bar: “Taku
Forts 1860” and ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Sardinia
187. Italian Silver Medal of Military Valor. 1793. Second Italian War of Independence. “Al
Valore Militare.” “Guerre d’Italie/ de Tournemine/ J. H./ Caittaine/ 11. LIG/ 18??.” Awarded to
Captain De Tournemine. This medal is 1859 version. Silver. With ribbon.
188. Italian Bronze Medal of Military Valor. 1833 (March 26). Gallantry in war. “Al Valore
Militare.” None. With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Italy
189. Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy (Vittorio Emmanuele version). 1865
(March 4). Second/Third Italian War of Independence. “Vittorio Emanuele II Re d’Italia.”
“Guerre per l’Indipendeza e l’Unita d’Italia.” First version of the medals for the unification of
Italy. Silver. With bar: “1859” and ribbon.
190. Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy (Vittorio Emanuel II version). 1865
(March 4). Second/Third Italian War of Independence. “Vittorio Emanuele II Re d’Italia.”
“Guerre per l’Indipendeza e l’Unita. With ribbon.
191. Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy (Umberto I version). 1865 (March 4).
Italian Wars of Independence. “Umberto I/ Re D’Italia.” “Unita D’Italia/ 1848-1870.” Version
established 1883 (April 26). Second version of the medals for the unification of Italy. Silver. With
ribbon.
Medals from Papal States
192. Medal for the Siege of Rome. 1849. Restoration of Papal Sovereignty. “Sedes Apostolica
Romana.” “Pivs IX Pont. Max./ Romae Restitvtvs/ Catholicis Armis/ Collatis/ An.
MDCCCXLIX.” First class. With ribbon.
193. Pro Petri Sede (Castelfidardo) Medal. 1860. Battle of Castelfidardo. “Pro Petri Sede/ PIO. IX.
P. M. A. XV.” “Victoria Qvae Vincit Mvndvm Fides Nostra.” With ribbon.
194. Cross of Mentana. 1867 (Nov. 14). Unification of Italy, Battle of Mentana. “PP/ PIVS/ IX/
1867/ Fidei et Vertvti.” “Hinc Victoria.” Awarded to French troops. Nickel silver.
Medals from Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
195. [Italian Campaign Medal of 1860]. 1860. Campaign of 1860. “Francesco II/ Re Delle Dve
Sicilie.” “Campagna di Sett. Ott./ Trifrisco/ Caiazzo/ S. Maria/ S. Angelo/ Carigliano/ 1860.”
Medals from Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves
196. Medal of Dom Pedro and Queen D. Maria. 1826-1834. Liberal Wars. “D. Pedro IV/ D. Maria
II.” “Campanhas de Liberdade/4/1826/1834.” For four campaigns in Portugal’s civil war.
197. Maria II Merit Medal for Philanthropy and Generosity. Unknown. Philanthropy. “D. Maria II
Rainha de Portugal.” “Philanthropia Generositdade/ AO/ Merito/ Instituda por S.M.E./ A Rainha
S.D. Maria II.” Silver.
Medals from Kingdom of Spain
198. Spanish Constitutional Medal. 1820. Restoration of 1812 constitution. “La Espana
Despertada/ M. D. CCC. XX.” “De la Union Nace la Fuerza/ A los/ Constitutionales.” For the
Trinio Liberal government’s restoration of the 1812 constitution.
199. Spanish Medal for the African Campaign. 1860 (May 10). Hispano- Moroccan War. “1860/
Campana de Africa.” “Serallo,/ Sterra-Bullones,/Castillejos,/ Monte-Negron./ Caro-Negro,
Keleli,/ Tetuan, Larache/ Arcilla, Sampsa/ Guad-Ras.” Silver. With ribbon.
200. Spanish Medal of Distinction for Defence of Bilbao. 1874. Third Carlist War. “Al Ejercito
Libertador y Defensores de la Invicta Bilbao/ 2 de Mayo de 1874.” None. With ribbon.
201. Spanish Medal for the Civil War of 1873-1874. 1876 (June 5). Third Carlist War. “Alfonso
XII/ A Los Ejercitos Vencedores de los Carlistas/ Y Defensores del Orden Social en 1873 y 1874.”
“Valor/ Disciplina/ Lealtad.” With ribbon.
Medals from Swiss Confederation
202. [Swiss Medal for the Dissolution of the Sonderbund]. 1847. Sonderbund War. “Druey Eytel
Deputes de Vaud a le Diete/ Z.S.S.SG.A.T.G.V.T.G.C. Bc.Ae.” “Dissolution/ du/ Sonderbund/
1847/ Revision du Pacte Federal Expulsion des Jesuites.” Unknown metal.
Medals from Kingdom of the Netherlands
203. Metal Cross. 1831 (September 12). Belgian Revolution. “W.” “En/ Vaderland/ Trouw
AAN/ Koning/ 1830-1831.” Often called the Hasselt Cross. With ribbon.
204. Cross for Important Military Operations. 1869 (February 19). 1846-1942 military operations.
“Voor Krijgverrigtingen.” None. Often called the Expedition Cross. With bars: “Bali 1849” and
“Atjeh 1873-1874” and ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Belgium
205. [Medal for Brussels Campaign in the Belgian Revolution]. 1830. Belgian Revolution, fighting
in Brussels. “Union Force/ Aux Braves Defenseurs de la Patrie./ Immortelles Journees/ du 23 24 25
26/ Septembre 1830.” “Bruxelles/ et Liege/ Aux Villes et Communes/ Qui Ont Combattu/ Pour
l’Independance/ de la Belgique/ Veyrat.” Engraved by Veyrat. With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Denmark
206. Danish Commemorative Medal for the War of 1848-1850. 1875 (June 26). First Schleswig
War. “Frederik VII Konge af Danmark.” “For Deeltagelse I Krigen/ 1848- 1850.” With ribbon.
207. Danish Commemorative Medal for the War of 1864. 1875 (June 26). Second Schleswig
War. “Christian IX Konge af Danmark.” “For Deeltagelse I Krigen/ 1864.” With ribbon.
208. Danish Commemorative Medal for the Wars of 1848-1850 and 1864. 1875 (June 26).
First and Second Schleswig Wars. “Christian IX/ Frederik VII.” “For Deeltagelse I Krigen/
1848-1850/ 1864.” With ribbon.
Medals from The United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia
209. Medal for the Defenders of Independence. 1878 (June 2). Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78.
None. “Aparatorilor/ Independintei/ in/ Resbelul/ 1877-1878.” With ribbon.
Medals from Kingdom of Romania
210. [Romanian Reward for Work and Education]. 1900. Education. “Carol I Rege al Romaniei.”
“Ca Rasplata/ Muncii/ Pentru/ Invatamant.” With wreath pin and ribbon. Silver.
211. King Carol 40 Year Jubilee Medal. 1906. Carol I’s 40th Jubilee. “Carol I Rege al Romaniei.”
“In/ Amintirea/ Anului/ al 40 lea/ al/ Capitaniei/ Mele/1866- 1906.” With ribbon.
Medals from Principality of Montenegro
212. [Prince Nicholas I 1862 Medal]. 1862. Battle of Grahovac? Cyrillic script. Cyrillic
Script and “1862.” With ribbon.
Medals from Principality of Serbia
213. [Serbian Medal for the Serbo-Turkish War]. 1878. Serbo-Turkish War. “1876-1877-1878”
and Cyrillic script. Cyrillic Script and “IV.” With ribbon.
Medals from Ottoman Empire
214. Order of the Medjidie. 1851. Crimean War. Unknown script. Unknown script. Awarded to
British and French allies during the Crimean War. With moon and star pin and ribbon.
215. Turkish Crimea Medal. 1856. Crimean War. Sultan’s tughra. “La Crimea/1855.” For Sardinian
Issue. Silver. With ribbon.
216. Turkish Crimea Medal. 1856. Crimean War. Sultan’s tughra. “La Crimea/ 1855.” For
Sardinian Issue. Silver.
217. Turkish Crimea Medal 1856. Crimean War. Sultan’s tughra. “La Crimea/1855.” For Sardinian
Issue. With “4224. Color. Serjt. T. Fowler. 3rd. Bn. Gr. Guards” on medal’s side. Silver. With
ribbon.
218. Turkish Crimea Medal. 1856. Crimean War. Sultan’s tughra. “Crimea/1855.” For British
Issue. Silver. With ribbon.
219. Turkish Crimea Medal. 1856. Crimean War. Sultan’s tughra. “Crimea/1855.” For British
Issue. With bar: “Crimea” and ribbon. Silver.
220. Turkish Crimea Medal. 1856. Crimean War. Sultan’s tughra. “La Crimee/ 1855.” For French
Issue. Silver. With ribbons.
221. Turkish Medal for Montenegro. 1863. Crimean War, Montenegro Campaign. Arabic script.
Arabic script. Silver.
Medals from Russian Empire
222. Russian Medal for the Capture of Paris. 1814 (August 30). Taking of Paris. None. Cyrillic
Script and “1814.” Silver. With ribbon.
223. Russian Medal for the Pacification of Hungary and Transylvania. 1850 (January 22).
Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Cyrillic Script. “ЗА / УСМИРЕНІЕ / ВЕНГРІИ / И /
ТРАНСИЛЬВАНІИ/ 1849.” Silver.
224. Russian Medal for the Defence of Sevastopol, 1854-1855. 1855? Crimean War. Tzar emblems.
Cyrillic script. Silver. With ribbon.
225. Russian Medal for the Crimean War of 1853-1856. 1856 (August 26). Crimean War. “18531854-1855-1856.” “НА ТЯ ГОСПОДИ УПОВАХОМЪ, ДА НЕ ПОСТЫДИМСЯ ВО ВЕКИ.”
With ribbon.
226. Russian Medal for the Crimean War of 1853-1856. 1856 (August 26). Crimean War. “18531854-1855-1856.” “НА ТЯ ГОСПОДИ УПОВАХОМЪ, ДА НЕ ПОСТЫДИМСЯ ВО ВЕКИ.”
Unknown metal.
227. Russian Medal for the Crimean War of 1853-1856. 1856 (August 26). Crimean War. “18531854-1855-1856.” “НА ТЯ ГОСПОДИ УПОВАХОМЪ, ДА НЕ ПОСТЫДИМСЯ ВО ВЕКИ.”
Unknown metal. With ribbon.
228. Russian Medal for the Pacification of the Polish Rebellion. 1865 (January 1). January
Uprising. None. “ЗА УСМИРЕНІЕ ПОЛЬСКАГО МЯТЕЖА/ 1863-1864.” With ribbon.
229. Russian Medal for Russo-Turkish War. 1878? Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. “1877. 1878.”
Cyrillic Script.
230. Russian Medal for the Liberation of Bulgaria. 1878 (April 17. Russo- Turkish War of 187778. “Б. М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ II НМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОССІИСКІИ/
ЦАРБ ОСВОБОАНТЕАБ/ 19 ФЕВРАЛЯ 1878.” “СЬЮЩІЕ СО СЛЕЗАМНБУДУТЪ
ПОЖИНАТБ СЪ РАДОСТІЮ/ ВЪ ПАМЯТБ ОСВОБОЖДЕИІЯ БОЛГАРСКЛХЪ
БРАТЧЕВЪ.” With ribbon.
231. Commemorative Medal for the Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty. 1913 (February 21).
Tercentary of the Romanov Dynasty. None. “ВБ ПАМЯТЬ / 300 – ПЬТİЯ / ЦАРСТВОВАНİЯ /
ДОМА РОМАНОВЬІХЪ / 1613-1913.” Silver.
Medals from Empire of Japan
232. Order of the Sacred Treasure, Sixth Class. 1888 (January 4). Achievements in research,
business, healthcare, social work, government, or the improvement of life for the
handicapped/impaired. None. Japanese script. With ribbon.
233. Order of the Golden Kite, Sixth Class. 1890 (February 12). Unknown. None. None. With
ribbon.
234. First Sino-Japanese War Medal. 1895 (October 9). First Sino-Japanese War. Japanese script.
None. With ribbon.
Series II: Coins
Box 5
Coins from Greece
235. Macedon, Alexander III, 336-323 B.C. AR Drachm. Head of Herakles r. in lion skin / Zeus
seated l. with eagle and sceptre. In l. field, KI; under throne, ME.
236. Egypt, Ptolemy X, 117-81 B.C. AE, c 30 mm. Head of Zeus r. / 2 eagles l.; in l. field,
cornucopiae.
Silver denarii from Roman Republic
237. P. Sula, 151 B.C. Roma head/ Victory in biga.
238. M. Marci Mn. F., 134 B.C. Roma head/ Victory in biga.
239. M. Porcius Laeca, 125 B.C. Roma head/ Liberty in quadriga, crowned by flying Victory.
240. P. Laeca, 110-109 B.C. Roma head/ Figure in armor with military figure and civilian.
241. M. Lucilius Rufus, 101 B.C. Roma head/ Victory in biga.
242. C. Vibius C. Filius Pansa, 90 B.C. Apollo head/ Minerva in quadriga.
243. L. Julius Bursio, 85 B.C. Head with attributes of Apollo, Neptune, and Mercury/ Victory in
quadriga.
244. Paullus Lepidus, 62 B.C. Concordia head/ Trophy and figures, including Perseus of Macedon
with 2 sons.
245. Philippus, 56 B.C. Head of Ancus Marcius/ Equestrian statue on aqueduct.
246. Mn. Cordius Rufus, 46 B.C. Venus head/ Cupid on dolphin.
Silver denarii from Roman Empire
247. Augustus, 27 B.C.- A.D. 11. Portrait r./ Caius and Lucius Caesars; shields and sacrificial
implements between.
248. Trajan, A.D. 98- 117. COS V. Portrait r. / Pax standing l., Dacian kneeling.
249. Trajan, COS VI. Portrait r./ Fortuna seated. [2 coins]
250. Hadrian, A.D. 117-138. COS I. Portrait r./ Justitia seated l. with patera and sceptre.
251. Antonius Pius, A.D. 138-161. COS IIII. Portrait r./ Lieralitas standing l.,with abacus and
cornucopiae.
252. Antonius Pius, COS IIII. Portrait r./ Annona standing l., holding corn ears and anchor; modius
at feet.
253. Faustina the Younger, daughter of Antonius Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius. Portrait r./ Spes
standing l.; AVGVSTI PII FIL.
254. Septimus Severus, A.D. 193-211. COS III. Portrait r./ Victory walking l. with wreath and palm
branch.
255. Caracalla as Caesar, A.D. 196. Portrait r./ Spes walking l.
256. Severus Alexander, A.D. 222- 235. Portrait r./ Annona standing l. with corn ears and
cornucopiae; modius at feet.
257. Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, A.D. 222-235. Portrait r./ Vesta l. with
Palladium and sceptre.
Antoniniani (silver or copper) from Roman Empire
258. Gordian III, A.D. 238-244. AR. Portrait r., radiate/ Aequitas standing l. with scales and
cornucopiae.
259. Gallienus, A.D. 253-268. AE. Portrait r., radiate/ Fortuna seated l.
260. Postumus, A.D. 259-268. AE. Portrait r., radiate/ Emperor holding globe and spear. SAECVLI
FELICITAS.
261. Tacitus, A.D. 275-276. AE. Portrait r., radiate/ Fides Militum.
262. Florian, A.D. 276. AE. Portrait r., radiate/ Aequitas standing l. with scales and
cornucopiae.
263. Numerian, A.D. 283-284. AE. Portrait r., radiate/ Emperor standing with orb and sceptre,
bound captive seated on either side; VNDIQUE VICTORIES.
Base metal denominations other than AE Antoniniani from Roman Empire
264. Hadrian, A.D. 117-138. Dupondius. Portrait r./ Annona standing l. with corn ears, rudder, and
prow.
265. Lucilla, daughter of Marcus Aurelius, d. A.D. 182. Sestertius. Portrait r./ Ceres seated on cista
mystica; long torch and corn ears.
266. Maximinus I, A.D. 235-238. Sestertius. Portrait r./ Victoria Germanica standing l., captive at
feet.
267. Valentinian II, A.D. 375-392. AE3. Portrait r./ SECVRITAS REIPUBLICAE; Victory
advancing l.
268. Constantine I, A.D. 307-337. AE3. Portrait r./ Sol standing, holding globe. [4 coins]
Tetradrachms struck at Alexandria under Rome
269. Nero, A.D. 54-68. Billion tetradrachm. Portrait l., radiate / Head of Zeus r.
270. Galba, A.D. 68-69. Billion tetradrachm. Portrait r./ Head of Alexandria r. in elephant skin
headdress.
271. Aurelian, A.D. 270-275. Potin tetradrachm. Portrait r./ Eagle r. with wreath and palm
branch.
272. Diocletian, A.D. 284-305. Potin tetradrachm. Portrait r./ Eirene standing l.
273. Licinius I, AD 308-324. AE Follis. Portrait r./ Jupiter standing holding thunderbolt and
sceptre.
Unknown Roman/Greek Coins
274. “Worthless dogs, ” 5 coins
275. Unknown coin. Portrait r./ Standing woman holding something.
276. Unknown coin.
Modern Coins
277. Cartwheel Twopence, A.D. 1797. Kingdom of Great Britain. “Georgius III. D: G. Rex”/
“Britania. 1797.”
278. One Krajczar (copper), A.D. 1848. Hungary. “Magyar Kiralyi Valto Penz.”/
“Egy/Krajczár/1848.”
Series III: Civil War Manuscripts and Documents
Box 6
Declaration for Pension for PVT Thomas Harrison, Company K, 13th Regiment West Virginia
Volunteers, September 29, 1922, photocopy. See also Harrison’s medal, number 27, Box 1. Diary
of B. Peterson, 2nd Maine Battery, January 5, 1864 – April 25, 1865.
Discharge Papers for PTV Thomas Ellsworth, 10th Regiment Massachusetts Battery, June 9,
1865. See also Ellsworth’s medal, number 44, Box 1. Service Record for SGT Benjamin F. Cox,
Company H, 67th Regiment Ohio Infantry, November 15, 186 – December 7, 1865, photocopy.
See also
Cox’s medal, number 28, Box 1.
Series IV: Writings and Research
Part A: Medal Research
Box 7
Catalogs/lists; orders/receipts, with related correspondence, arranged alphabetically
Albert G. Beetar, 1974- 1975
Ben Betz, 1971
Coin World Classifieds, 1961, 1969
Creekside (Antiques, Auction), 1973-1974
James Dolan, Jr. (2 folders), 1969-1976
Harvey S. Eisenberg Militaria Auction & Consignment Sales, 1974-1976
Box 8
German Catalogs and Flyers, 1973-1974, 1981
John Gross, Lists 5-20, 1972-1976
John L. Heflin, Jr., 1969-1970
Peter Hlinka Historical Americana (2 folders), 1969-1976
Box 9
Holbook Arms Museum, 1970-1971
House of Swords and Militaria, Catalog #5, 1973
House of Swords and Militaria, Catalog #6, no date
House of Swords and Militaria Catalog #7, no date
Francis A. Lord, 1969
Ernest F. Mair, 1969-1970
The Medal Exchange, 1971-1976
Box 10
Misc. catalogs, 1939, 1972, 1973 1975, 1976
Orders/receipts and catalogs/lists, 1962, 1969, 1971, 1973-1976
The Numismatist ads, 1954-1959
William Pirtle, 1972
Jack Sweetman, 1974-1979
Donald A. Thresham, 1971-1975
United States Mint, 1970, 1972, 1974
Box 11
Sydney B. Vernon (2 folders), 1969-1975
ZM Military Corporation, catalogs, 1966?-1971
ZM Military Corporation, flyers, bulletins, and supplements, 1969-1976
ZM Military Corporation, orders/receipts and correspondence, 1968-1972
See also the medals card file box in the Oversized series, box 22.
Box 12
Research: Notes and photocopied materials, with related correspondence, arranged alphabetically
American War Medals and Decorations, 1964
Armada research, 1970, 1973
The Art Medalist, 1975-1976
Central American war medals, no date
Civil War research, no date
COINage, 1969-1975
Coins, 1971, 1976
Department of Archives and History, State of West Virginia, 1970-1971
GAR and GAR Medal Research, no date Misc. research,
no date
The Numismatist, 1955, 1957-1958, 1960, 1967
Valentine Museum research, 1976
Orders and Medals Society of America, dues and club information, 1970-1972
Part B: Scholarship and Writings
Box 13
Robert S. Chamberlain curriculum vitae, manuscript, c 1965
“Francisco de Montejo and the Conquest of the Yucatan,” Ph.D Dissertation, Harvard University,
typescript 1936 (3 folders)
Chamberlain, Robert S. The Conquest and Colonization of Yucatan, 1517-1550. Washington, D.C.:
Carnegie Institution, 1948.
Proofs, title page – p. 244.
Box 14
The Conquest and Colonization of the Yucatan, 1517-1550 (contd.) Proofs, p. 245 – end.
Book reviews, clippings, December 1948 – January 1952, 1965, 1967
Acknowledgments of receipt of book, congratulations and correspondence, October 1948
December 1949, 1968, 1974
Coat of Arms for the book’s cover by Georgia Chamberlain, pen and ink drawings, no date
Correspondence and notes related to the publication of the Spanish translation (2 folders), August
1970 – February 1976
Box 15
Chamberlain, Robert S. The Conquest and Colonization of Honduras, 1502- 1550. Washington,
D.C.: Carnegie Institution, 1953.
Proofs, 1953
Correspondence with publisher, February 1951 – July 1953
Book reviews, clippings and correspondence, 1954, 1959
Press coverage in Honduras, March 1952 – September 1953
Acknowledgements of receipt of book, congratulations, correspondence, July 1953 – February 1954
“Montejo Letters,” Documentos Ineditos del Archivo de Indias, no date Published
“Montejo Letters,” photocopies, no date
Translations and notes of letters dated November 1526 – June 1539, no date
Box 16
Translations and notes of letters dated June 1539, no date
Translations and notes of letters dated August 1539 – January 1548, no date Correspondence
with The Hakluyt Society regarding publication, January 1947 – August 1949
“Autobiograpfia de Don Francisco de Montejo,” original document in El Archivo General de
Indias de Sevilla, manuscript and typescript drafts, no date
“A Brief Autobiography of Francisco de Mentajo Adelantado of Yucatan,”with introduction and
notes, corrected typescripts, no date
Montejo biography notes and correspondence, no date
Professional research
Photos and maps of Yucatan and Honduras, no date
Research on Yucatan, Honduras, and related subjects, no date
Box 17
Railroad research
Train illustrations, pencil drawings, 1915
Train timetables, with publication correspondence, 1971 – 1972
Train notes (3 folders), November 1970 – January 1975
Train notes, no date
Box 18
Other publications by Chamberlain, 1937 – 1954, no date
Articles, manuscripts and offprints, 1937 – 1944
“A Report on Colonial Materials in the Governmental Archives of Guatemala City,”
Handbook of Latin American Studies, 1937.
“Political Thought of Jerónimo Castillo de Bobadilla,” The Catholic Historical Review,
1938.
“Two Unpublished Documents of Hernán Cortés and New Spain 1519 and 1524,” The
Hispanic American Historical Review, 1938.
“The Concept of the Señor Natural as Revealed by Castilian Law and Administrative
Documents,” The Hispanic American Historical Review, 1939.
“Castilian Backgrounds of the Repartimiento-Encomienda,” Contributions to American
Anthropology and History, 1939.
“Spanish Methods of Conquest and Colonization in Yucatan, 1527– 1550,” The Scientific
Monthly, 1939.
“The Lineage of the Adelantado Francisco de Montejo and His Will and Testament,”
Revista de Historia de America, 1940.
“Relaciones Culturales Interamericanas,” Revista de Educación, 1942.
“The Corregidor in Castile in the Sixteenth Century and the Residencia as Applied to the
Corregidor,” The Hispanic American Historical Review, 1943.
“Letter of Antonio López de Santa Anna to Manuel Reyes Veramendi, President of the
Ayuntamiento of Mexico City,” The Hispanic American Historical Review, 1944.
Articles, 1945 – 1948
“Four Letters of Pedro de la Gasca, 1546 – 1548, from the Archivo General del Gobierno,
Guatemala City,” The Hispanic American Historical Review, 1945.
“Cultural Relations between the American Republics,” The Bulletin of Instituto
Guatemalteco-Americano, 1945.
“The Founding of the City of Gracias a Dios, First Seat of the Audiencia de los
Confines,” The Hispanic American Historical Review, 1946.
“The Spanish Treasure Fleet of 1551,” The American Neptune, 1946.
“Proyectos de Conquista Pacífica formulados por el Licdo. Cristóbal de Pedraza, Protector
de los Indios y Prelado de Honduras e Higueras, y por el Licenciado Juan de Arteaga, Obispo
Electo de Chiapas,” Honduras Maya, 1947.
“The Early Days of San Miguel de la Frontera,” The Hispanic American Historical Review,
1947.
“Francisco de Morazón,” Great Figures of Hispanic America, 1948.
“The Governorship of the Adelantado Francisco de Montejo in Chiapas 1539 – 1544,”
Contributions to American Anthropology and History, 1948.
“Probanza de Méritos y Servicios of Blas Gonzales, Conquistador of Yucatan,” The
Hispanic American Historical Review, 1948.
Articles, 1949
“Discovery of the Bahama Channel,” Tequesta: The Journal of the Historical Association of
Southern Florida, 1949.
“The First Three Voyages to Yucatan and New Spain, According to the Residencia of
Hernán Cortés,” University of Miami Hispanic-American Studies, 1949.
“The First Three Voyages to Yucatan and New Spain, According to the Residencia of
Hernán Cortés,” University of Miami Hispanic-American Studies, 1949.
Articles, 1950 – 1954, no date
“Francisco Morazán, Champion of Central American Federation,” University of Miami
Hispanic-American Studies, 1950.
“Francisco Morazán, Champion of Central American Federation,” University of Miami
Hispanic-American Studies, 1950.
“The Pre-Conquest Tribute and Service System of the Maya as Preparation for the
Spanish Repartimiento-Encomienda in Yucatan,” University of Miami Hispanic-American
Studies, 1951.
“Simpson’s The Encomienda in New Spain and Recent Encomienda Studies,” The Hispanic
American Historical Review, 1954.
“Simpson’s The Encomienda in New Spain and Recent Encomienda Studies,” The Hispanic
American Historical Review,1954.
“Archival Sources for the History of the Maya Area during the Sixteenth Century,” no date
“Archival Sources for the History of the Maya Area during the Sixteenth Century,” no date
Box 19
Poem, “Credo- Maundy Thursday,” manuscript, March 28, 1967
Book reviews (2 folders), offprints, clippings, and correspondence, 1940 –1975
Press coverage of Chamberlain’s speaking engagements, clippings (2 folders), 1940 – 1975
Box 20
Correspondence
Sociedad de Geografia e Historia de Honduras, 1953
Military music, 1960 - 1971
Cabrillo Historical Association, 1967
Ralph Meyers, re: his book on Guerrero, 1973 - 1974
Correspondence, general (2 folders), 1950 – 1976
Series V: Miniatures and Figurines, 20th century
Box 21
Cannon, “Ein echtes Roskopf Miniaturmodell” Bussler miniatures, “Field Piece”
Bussler miniatures, “Parrott Field Piece” Bussler miniatures, “Caisson”
Bussler miniatures, “Limbe”
Bussler miniatures, “Confederate Infantryman Firing Kneeling” Bussler miniatures, “Federal
Infantryman Firing Standing”
Bussler miniatures, two soldiers, “Confederate Infantryman at Courry”
Bussler miniatures, two ships and two soldiers, “Federal Infantryman and Confederate Infantryman,
Firing Prone”
Bussler miniatures: four soldiers, arms, artillery
Series VI: Oversized Materials
Box 22
Four Federal cavalrymen: “Firing Standing, Loading Kneeling, Firing Kneeling, Firing Prone.”
20th century natural history prints and Native American photographs, ca. 1920s
Card file box with Chamberlain’s records of his medals. Two card file boxes with notes on trains.