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Medal - History of the United States General Lee Surrenders at Appomattox
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-90 |
| Obverse description | The obverse features a high-relief scene depicting the surrender at Appomattox Court House, with multiple uniformed figures gathered around a table at which a seated officer signs the surrender document. The encircling legend reads GENERAL LEE SURRENDERS AT APPOMATTOX along the upper periphery, with two small stars flanking the date APRIL 9, 1865 in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | GENERAL LEE SURRENDERS AT APPOMATTOX APRIL 9, 1865 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a plain recessed field enclosed by a decorative oval border with ornamental corner devices, bearing engraved text listing four key events of 1865. The year 1865 appears in a cartouche at the top, and the Franklin Mint mintmark is situated below the text field near the bottom. |
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