Military Decoration Presented to General T. F. Meagher of the Irish Brigade

American

1863

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Title: Military Decoration Presented to General T. F. Meagher of the Irish Brigade
Date: 1863
Culture: American
Medium: Gold and enamel
Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (16.5 x 7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. T. F. Meagher, 1886
Object Number: 86.8.2
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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