This is the only medal authorized by the Confederate Congress.
The medal was made for the Jefferson Davis Guards for their heroic conduct during the short and sharp defense of the Sabine River Pass on September 8, 1863.
The Davis Guards medal is of the highest importance to the military history of the Confederacy and a specimen was actually presented to President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis.
Davis received his medal by virtue of being honorary commander of his namesake, the Davis Guards and it was in his possession when he was captured, but stolen and never recovered.
The diameter of this beautiful, high quality reproduction is accurate at 1.5” (37mm) with an overall length of 3.25” (85mm).
