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The gold plated medal is suspended by a red, white, and black ribbon, with a red cloisonné Maltese cross in center. The names of all prisons where Confederate soldiers were held appears on both sides. On the reverse is a federal soldier guarding three Confederate soldiers praying over a grave. The ribbon colors represent: Red,
for blood White, for purity Black, for suffering and death Medal 1 1/8" round
Chain 18"
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