Depicted
George Brinton McClellan
(American, 1826 – 1885)
Medal
ca. 1864
Place madeUnited States
White metal
Overall (diameter): 1 1/8 in. (27.9mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.207
DescriptionWhite metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bust-length portrait of McClellan; legend: "MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLELLAN." Reverse shows ship at center over date "1862" inside laurel branches; legend above: "MONITOR."ClassificationsMEDALS
