Civil War Campaign Medal w/ odd Brooch

[Jasmof22]

I purchased this at the Max Show and foolishly didn’t pay attention to the catch on the brooch. I think the brooch was repaired at some time. Has anyone seen a catch like this before?

[atb]

I've seen similar on pre-1921 Army marksmanship badges.

[Jasmof22]

3 minutes ago, atb said:

I've seen similar on pre-1921 Army marksmanship badges.

Is it possible that it could have been issued with this?

[atb]

I don't believe so. I have not seen that type of catch on an issue US full or split brooch drape.

[Jasmof22]

Thank you, I get nervous when something like this happens. Are you in agreement that the medal is original?

[USMCR79]

The M No. indicates that this was made by the US Mint - However the Mint never used this type of broach - Nice medal though - Hope you got it for a good price.

 

One suggestion is that if you decide to collect US medals you should try to obtain a copy of "The Call Of Duty" by Strandburg & Bender - this may help answer your questions and provide a valuable reference.

 

Bill

[Jasmof22]

11 minutes ago, USMCR79 said:

The M No. indicates that this was made by the US Mint - However the Mint never used this type of broach - Nice medal though - Hope you got it for a good price.

 

One suggestion is that if you decide to collect US medals you should try to obtain a copy of "The Call Of Duty" by Strandburg & Bender - this may help answer your questions and provide a valuable reference.

 

Bill

I actually ordered it this weekend. 

[aerialbridge]

Smart move,  it's the definitive source for the hobby of collecting US medals.    The esteemed Mr. Strandberg is on this forum and sometimes posts. 

[Jasmof22]

The medal cost me $300

[Bruce Linz]

I think you have a good Army Civil War Campaign Medal M.No. 114 planchet.  The ribbon and brooch look much newer.  I have always associated those wrap brooches with the safety pin clasp with modern fakes.  Just my two cents.

[Jasmof22]

I thought the ribbon looked good, but the broach was suspect.

[USMCR79]

16 minutes ago, Jasmof22 said:

The medal cost me $300

Not a steal but a better than fair price. You did OK.

 

Bill

[USMCR79]

10 minutes ago, Jasmof22 said:

I thought the ribbon looked good, but the broach was suspect.

Agree - The ribbon looks OK you just need to find a full wrap open catch broach - Not impossible to find but be patient!!

 

Bill

[atb]

1 hour ago, Jasmof22 said:

Thank you, I get nervous when something like this happens. Are you in agreement that the medal is original?

Yes. The numbering looks.like the MNo. example in my collection. The ribbon looks good.

[Bruce Linz]

Here is a picture of what I have always believed the correct brooch for an M.No. prefix Civil War Campaign Medal should look like:

 

 

 

This photo came from an old post in the USMF "for Sate" section.

[USMCR79]

1 hour ago, Bruce Linz said:

Here is a picture of what I have always believed the correct brooch for an M.No. prefix Civil War Campaign Medal should look like:

 

 

 

This photo came from an old post in the USMF "for Sate" section.

The correct broach should have a blackened finish like the one I am attaching (without engraving) the broach shown has a brass finish and were sold by Dan Byrne a Collector in the 1970-80's 

 

Bill