United States. A Medal of Honour to Private W.W. Frazer, 97th Infantry, ‘Forlorn Hope’ Assault at Vicksburg, 1863 Auction the reverse with a sunken

the reverse with a sunken rivet securing the medallion in position

The design of these badges are illustrated on page 87 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP

established in six grades

He later took on the rank of Lieutenant

United States. A Medal of Honour to Private W.W. Frazer, 97th Infantry, ‘Forlorn Hope’ Assault at Vicksburg, 1863 Auction the reverse with a sunkenIn bronze, engraved "The Congress To Private W. W. Frazer Co. I. 97th. M. Inf." on the reverse, measuring 53 mm (w) x 68. 2 mm (h inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension), variation of the American flag in the ribbon, bronze pinback hanger with U. S. shield, light contact and spotting on the reverse, dark patina and light wear throughout, near extremely fine. Footnote: Private William W. Fraser of Company I, 97th Illinois