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Medal - Petersburg National Battlefield Petersburg, Virginia
| Location | United States |
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| Technique | Struck |
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| Obverse description | Central relief depicts three soldiers operating a large siege mortar known as 'The Dictator,' with one figure holding a ramrod and smoke rising from the barrel. The legend PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD arcs along the upper rim, with THE DICTATOR inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | Central relief depicts a dramatic explosion erupting from the earth, representing the detonation of the mine at the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864, with debris and ground material shown in high relief. The legend SIEGE OF PETERSBURG 1864-1865 arcs along the upper rim, with THE CRATER JULY 30, 1864 inscribed along the lower border, and the initials BD visible in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | SIEGE OF PETERSBURG 1864-1865 THE CRATER JULY 30, 1864 |
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