1861 Major Robert Anderson Defense of Fort Sumter Medal

Description:

1861 Major Robert Anderson Defense of Fort Sumter Medal, obverse with a bust of Anderson facing to the right, the reverse depicts Peter Hart, one of Fort Sumter's non-commissioned officers, resetting the flag after it was shot away during the siege, dia. 87.9 mm, thickness 13.8 mm.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.

Note: Fifty-one of these medals were struck and presented by the New York City Chamber of Commerce to men who defended Fort Sumter.
Estimate $800-1,200


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