Civil War Medal?

[Humboldt]

Not sure what this is yet.

Front:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/humboldt32/101609084_resize.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/humboldt32/101609082_resize.jpg

Back: I assume the places and dates listed reference Union war camps with Confederate prisoners.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/humboldt32/101609085_resize.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/humboldt32/101609087_resize.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/humboldt32/101609088_resize.jpg

[Indy]

Any kind of family history behind this? Is it something that was handed down?

[Humboldt]

Any kind of family history behind this? Is it something that was handed down?

Not sure Indy. My grandfather passed away quite a while ago, leaving some things behind that had a traceable history (like the little stone bible) and some things that I can only guess at. Like this medal.

Given his military history I have little doubt about the Iron Cross but don't know if this one is a replica he picked up, if it's an original medal that he bought because he liked collecting medals (in which case I think he'd have lots and lots more) or if it was handed to him by his father.

[MadDoctor]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

They might know

[Humboldt]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

They might know

Thanks for the link, waiting for them to "review" my registration before I can post.

[Humboldt]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

They might know

Here's a link to a thread I posted there: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57216

I appreciate the link Doc, someone ID'ed the piece within 5 minutes.

Of course, now that I've asked another question it's gone days without an answer :D but I'm glad they were able to point me in the right direction.