The Kearny Cross

SKU: 02.USA.0208.101.01

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    United States
  • date of institution
    March 13, 1863
  • remarks
    The Kearny Cross was privately commissioned by Major-General David B. Birney, and is an unofficial award of the United States.

History


The Kearny Cross was established by Major-General David B. Birney on March 13, 1863. The Bronze Cross superseded the Kearny Medal and was awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted personnel of the 1st Division (Birney's Division) in recognition of distinguished conduct. It is estimated that the Cross was presented to 463 recipients.

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The Kearny Cross, in bronze

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    Bronze

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    Obv: KEARNY CROSS Rev: BIRNEY'S DIVISION

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