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Civil War Medals. ID help


Kimj
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I need help with ID-ing the medals on Axel Anton Leatz chest. Leatz was a Swedish volonteer in the American civil war and served in 5th New York Volunteer Infantery. He ended his US military career as a lieutenant colonel. Can the two medals be identified from this photo? The first is the order of the sword and the second a very rare Swedish medal for bravery in the field, only awarded about 43 times since 1814.

 

Any ideas appreciated.

 

/Kim

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The third medal is the membership badge of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. The fourth is probably a veteran's badge of some sort, probably related to his unit.

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