United States. A Congressional Medal Of Honor, Escort To Remains Of President Abraham Lincoln, April 1865 certificate_of_authenticity In die stamped brass with

In die stamped brass with die stamped bronze faceplate affixed by two rivets

remaining smooth and relatively supple for its age

Reason for the award was for "Exceptionally brave conduct and successful leadership of his unit in the battles against the bandits (Partisans)

Military Division (frosted silver

United States. A Congressional Medal Of Honor, Escort To Remains Of President Abraham Lincoln, April 1865 certificate_of_authenticity In die stamped brass withType I (1862 1896); Bronze, engraved "The Congress TO Sergt. John R. Edwards Co E 7th Vol. Res. Corps. of Escort to Remains of President Abraham Lincoln April 1865" on the reverse, 53 mm (w) x 70 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons over cannonballs suspension, original period ribbon, suspended from a bronze pinback hanger illustrating the U. S. shield, green oxidation evident throughout on both the medal and hanger, extremely fine. (C: