Images(2)

Pendant, Fraternal

Object number2012.68.3 a,b

Date1888

Mediumbrass; cotton

Credit LineGift of Twila R. Schultz Naggy and Family

Dimensions(a) Height: 2.75 ; Width: 1.25
(b) H: .25 ; Length: 1.375
Signedback?
Inscriptions(a)
Obverse of medal: image of an eagle on top of a wreath with scrolls criss-crossing behind, with only ends seen; embossed text inside wreath: "CRATIA DEI SERVATUS", "MDOCCLXXXI".

Reverse: embossed images of two solders with hands resting on center seal similar to obverse images; embossed text above, "FILI" V..." "...NUM"; and below, "GRATIA" "DEI" "SERVATUS" / "PATENTED NOV 20 1888".

(b)
Obverse: "FILII VETERANORUM".
Marks(a)
Reverse: embossed text below "PATENTED NOV 20 1888".
Historical NotesSons of Veterans of the Civil War medal belonged to WIlliam Schultz's son. The Sons of Veterans is a fraternal group that was the successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR.) It was formed in 1881 and still exists today. William Schultz was born in Prussia, it is not known what year his parents emigrated. He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in 1864 at the age of 18. He was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. After this he transferred to the Invalid Corps and spent the remainder of the war in Washington, D.C.

Related person William Schultz

Related institution Sons of Veterans of the Civil War

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