Jefferson Davis Guards Confederate Civil War Medal

Description

Jefferson Davis’ Guards Medal
Free Domestic Shipping in 1 Business Day from Highly Rated Seller with a Money Back Guarantee
Reproduction measures 3.25” (85mm) overall and the medal itself is appx. 1½” (40mm) wide.
Suspended from the frock with a barrel safety clasp and comes packed in a clear plastic, foam lined presentation case.
Please visit our eBay Store to view over 300 Civil War related items and more!
Jefferson Davis Guards
According to one published account,
“The one medal issued for a Confederate battle honor that has the best claim to being ''semi-official'' is the medal 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 was a 47 strong detachment of Company F, First Texas Heavy Artillery, Army of the Confederate States of America, Lieutenant Richard Dowling then commanding.
They were all Houstoner's in their early 20's, or younger. Their unit had been nicknamed both ''The Houston Rough and Ready Company'' and ''The Fighting Irish.''
Their defense of the Sabine River Pass saved Houston, and all of Texas, from a Union invasion.
Jefferson Davis, himself, wrote of the battle, ''There is no parallel in ancient or modern warfare to the victory of Dowling and his men at Sabine Pass, considering the great odds against which they had to contend.''
The Davis Guards medal was commissioned by the grateful citizens of Houston, Texas, to honor the first anniversary of the defense of the approaches to their city. Friar Felix Zoppa da Connobio headed the movement to provide the men with silver medals and Charles Gottchalk engraved them.
Each member of the Davis Guards received a medal, whether he was present at the battle or not.
As awarded, the medals were unnamed; engraved names vary in style and execution. CSA Major General John B. Magruder prepared special unit citations for the Guards and may actually have presented them with their medals.
The Congress of the CSA enacted a special resolution of thanks and some ,000 was raised for the guardsmen at a special banquet given in their honor in Houston.
The Davis Guards medal is of the highest importance to the military history of the Confederacy.
For example, it can be noted that a specimen was actually presented to President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis. Davis received his medal by virtue of being honorary commander of his namesake, the Davis Guards.
In a letter to Ed. Frossard printed in Numisma dated July 12, 1880, Jefferson Davis told the following story. It underscores how significant Davis felt both the Sabine battle and its award medal were: ''The very remarkable defense of the Sabine Pass, in 1863, was commemorated by a medal struck in silver, one of which was presented to each member of the Company that made the defense, and another one to me, I having been elected an honorary member of the Company at the time of its organization.
After my capture in 1865, and while I was in Fortress Monroe, my wife held as a prisoner on board the transport ship Clyde, some officers were sent to examine her luggage.
Among other articles pillaged from her trunks, was the medal to which I have referred.''
Davis continued that he understood that his medal had later been sold and he authorized Frossard to try to recover it.
Its whereabouts are still unknown today.”
This recreation is a must for the Civil War enthusiast, re-enactor, living historian, student of the American Civil War, and medal collector.
Because we strive to exactly replicate the original of each item we offer, we continually research and modify our offerings as necessary.
In addition, where applicable, all are inscribed on the reverse or edge with our name and/or the mold creation date; so as not to be confused with, or presented to, some trusting individual as an authentic period piece. (rev. 4 Dec 12)
Other Confederate States of America items to consider in our eBay Store:
Forrest Cavalry Corps Medal
CSA National Defense Medal
Loyal Legion of the Confederacy
Boxed Loyal Ladies of the Confederacy Brooch
Great Seal of the CSA Boxed Cuff Links
CSA Chest Ribbons
Robert E. Lee & Nathan Bedford Forest Remembrance/Mourning Medals
CSA Rifle/Musket Cases
CSA Garment Bag
Civil War & WWII Campaign Streamers
We are a Combat Disabled Veteran owned small business.  Since creating our first reproduction medal in 2007, we have been guided by the principle that we would provide you -- our customer -- with the highest quality, most accurate reproductions possible, at an affordable price.  Each product we sell has been painstakingly developed, often over many months, injected with as much WOW factor as we can muster, and then carefully packaged and shipped within one business day.  If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason – or for no reason at all – please give us an opportunity to set things right, or we will gladly refund the purchase price.  If, for any reason outside of normal wear and tear, any medal, pin, badge, buckle, or brooch we stock should ever fail, we will replace it for the cost of shipping and handling and, on that,
you have our word
! (rev. 1 Oct 20)
If, for any reason outside of normal wear and tear, any medal, pin, badge, buckle, or brooch
we stock
should ever fail, we will replace it for the cost of shipping and handling and, on that,
you have our word
! (rev. 1 Oct 12)
We cannot be responsible for any items shipped outside of the United States if damaged, refused, or seized by customs regulators in your country, etc.  Import duties, taxes and other charges you might incur due to overseas shipping are not included in the item price and are the buyers responsibility.  Please check with your country's Customs Office and /or Postal Service to determine what, if any, additional costs will be added prior to bidding/buying.  Delivery time to your country can vary widely, from a few days to many weeks, depending on your local mail processing and/or customs inspection requirements.
To knowingly falsify a Customs Declaration is Illegal under International Law!  So, when you purchase an item from us, it must be declared as merchandise and cannot be changed!
(rev. 11 Feb 21)
Save $$$ on Shipping and Handling!
We will combine all item shipped at the same time and to the same address and you will only pay Shipping and Handling on the highest cost item, regardless of how many items you purchase.  So, if purchasing multiple items, please ask us to send you an invoice so we can properly deduct any excess S & H charges. (rev. 3 Mar 12)
PAYMENT POLICY:  Payment must be received within 3-business days of purchase and the item will not be shipped until payment clears.
RETURN POLICY:  If anything in this offering has been misstated we will take the item back and refund all your money, including return postage, once the item, in “like new” condition, is in our possession.  If you received an item in error, we will replace it once the incorrect item is in our possession, and we will reimburse you for the actual cost of return postage.  All other returns must be approved by us, in advance, received within 14-calendar days of your receipt, and are to be packaged and insured to assure deliver in “like new” condition.  Refunds on returned items exclude all postage, handling, payment processing fees, insurance, etc. associated with the sale of this item.
Please email me with any questions!
Be sure to check out our other Civil War Medals, Deluxe General Officer & Colonel Shoulder Boards/Straps & Dress Gauntlets, GAR Medal Replacement Ribbons, 1860 Double Eagle Replica Gold Coin, General Officer Sword Belt - Belt Buckles - Sword Knot & Swivel Snaps, Ball/Opera Leather Dress Gloves, Civil War Officer Shoulder Straps, Embroidered Officer's Epaulets, and much more.  Just click on SEE OTHER ITEMS in the SELLER BOX at the upper right corner!
Obtain an authentic recreation of a Union or Confederate Civil War Army Officer’s Commission, in any name you choose, through the
American Civil War Charitable Trust
, an eBay Giving Works approved charitable organization.
All contributions, less S&H, are 100% Federal Income tax deductible and each carries a 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied!
For detailed information search:
Civil War Army Officer’s Commission