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Southern Cross of Honor Medal Replica
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Item Number: 1206
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Conceived in 1898, the design of this famous medal includes: a Maltese cross with a wreath of laurel surrounding the words "Deo Vindice (God our Vindicator) 1861-1865" and the inscription, "Southern Cross of Honor" on the face. On the reverse side is a Confederate battle flag surrounded by a laurel wreath and the words "United Daughters of the Confederacy to the UCV."
Only a Confederate veteran could wear the Southern Cross of Honor, and it could only be bestowed through the UDC. Money could not buy the Cross; they were bought by loyal, honorable service to the South and given in recognition of this devotion. The first Cross was bestowed in April 1900.
This highly detailed replica of the medal measures 2" x 1.5". Item #1206
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