Medal
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 2021.027
- Creator:
- Boston Regalia Company
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- circa 1885
- Description:
- Medal, Minute Men of 1861. Circular, plated white metal disc with seal of the State of New Hampshire on a bronze shield set in center. "Capt. O(r)lando Lawrence / Co. F. 1st Regt. / N. H. Vols." engraved in block letters on reverse. Suspended by two rings from pinback bronze bar; "MINUTE MEN OF 1861" cast on front; "BOSTON REGALIA / CO. / BOSTON" stamped on reverse.
- Material:
- Metal
Bronze - Dimensions:
- H-2.25 W-1.6 Dia-1.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Presented to Capt. Orlando Lawrence (1832-1917) of Nashua, NH, member of Company F, First Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Carol Nadeau
- People:
- Lawrence, Orlando (1832-1917)
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Medals, State seal (NH)
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