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UNITED STATES, Confederate States of America. Lt. Genl. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. 1824-1863. WM Medal (49mm, 39.43 g, 12h). Paris mint. Obverse die by Armand Auguste Caqué (1793-1881). Commissioned by the Confederate blockade runner Charles A. LamarElectronic Auction 605 – Rerun of lots 925 to 1259 United States Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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UNITED STATES, Confederate States of America. Lt. Genl. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. 1824-1863. WM Medal (49mm, 39.43 g, 12h). Paris mint. Obverse die by Armand Auguste Caqué (1793-1881). Commissioned by the Confederate blockade runner Charles A. Lamar (1824-1865). LIEUT. GENERAL T. J. JACKSON, STONEWALL, BORN 1821, DIED 1863, bearded head left; CAQUÉ. F. below / List of Jackson’s battles in lines and inscribed in banner enclosing tobacco and maize wreath; below, medallion inscribed DEO/VINDICE in two lines annd supported by arms; faint MA OANET ÉDITEUR in exergue. Iridescent toning. As made. Includes original presentation case. Exceptional condition and a rare piece of Confederate history. |
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