Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Medal |
Common Name |
William Horsfall Medal of Honor |
Catalog Number |
2007.3.1 |
Maker |
Schussel, Christian; Pacquot, Anthony C. |
Date |
1896 |
Material(s) |
brass |
Dimensions |
H-0.625 W-1.25 D-0.25 inches |
Description |
William Horsfall's Medal of Honor is constructed of two pieces. The brass suspension and clasp (a) is engraved with a shield, leaves, and orbs. The brass inverted five-point star medal (b) has an eagle perched atop crossed cannons and stacked cannonballs attached with two rings. The two engraved individuals within the center circle are surrounded by 34-stars, while each point of star contains clusters of laurel and oak leaves. |
Notes |
William H. Horsfall, Drummer, 1st Kentucky Regiment Company G, USA, received the Medal of Honor for his actions in rescuing an officer from the field of combat during the Battle of Corinth in Mississippi. The Institute of Heraldry states, "The original design for the Army was created by Christian Schussel and engraved by Anthony C. Pacquot. The pendant was identical to the design approved by the Navy, with the exception of the suspension and clasp. It consisted of a five-pointed star, tipped with trefoils containing a crown of laurel and oak. In the middle, a band of 34 stars represented the number of States in 1862. Minerva, personifying the United States, stands with a left hand resting on fasces and right hand holding a shield blazoned with the United States arms. She repulses Discord, represented by snakes. The pendant was suspended by a trophy of crossed cannons, balls, sword and an American eagle. The clasp was two cornucopias and the arms of the United States." (http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/MOH1.htm) |
Collection |
Robert Diab Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
Horsfall, William H., 1847-1922 |
Subjects |
Medals Military decorations Heroes |
Search Terms |
1st Kentucky Volunteers American Civil War Civil War Corinth (Miss.) Medal of Honor Recipients Mississippi US Army |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |