"Joseph Abbott's "Lightning Brigade" Medal" by James Brenner

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Article Title

A Prized Memento of the Civil Way: Joseph Abbott's "Lightning Brigade" Medal

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James Brenner, University of AkronFollow

Abstract

This silver medal commemorates Joseph N. Abbott's Civil War service with Wilder's Lightning Brigade, 1861-1865. The engraving on the reverse reads, "Jos. N. Abbott, Co. B, 98th Illinois. Dating to about 1887, these medals were features at post-war veterans' reunions.

Recommended Citation

Brenner, James (2019) "A Prized Memento of the Civil Way: Joseph Abbott's "Lightning Brigade" Medal," Student Projects from the Archives: Vol. 3 , Article 5.
Available at: https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/spa/vol3/iss1/5

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