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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1863 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Major General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform, rendered in high relief at center. The surrounding field is bordered by a decorative wreath of laurel and oak leaves with stars, and the legend arcs around the upper and lower portions of the inner ring. Engravers' signatures appear in small lettering below the bust truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | MAJOR GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT / JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS / DECEMBER 17. 1863. |
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| Reverse lettering | MISSISSIPPI RIVER / VICKSBURG / CHATTANOOGA |
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