Spats
Sr. Member
This portion of a medal was found in a Civil War camp that was used by both Union and Confederate troops. This camp is in a wooded area with no modern finds other than shotgun shells. The white material on the front may be mother of pearl, wood, or other. It was held on by two small brass pins, one of which remains. The shiny or wet looking area next to the white material is from a poor job of gluing on of the white stuff after it fell off when dug. I can't find a similar medal anywhere. Any ideas on age or origin based on the design and the type attachment? Thanks.