Davis Guard Medal

[CoB4thTEXAS]

The Confederacy awarded only one medal during the Civil War, the Davis Guard Medal, which was awarded to the Davis Guards, a militia company originating in Houston, Texas, in gratitude for their participation at the Battle of Sabine Pass on September 8, 1863. The Confederacy did not produce the medal; rather, it was commissioned by the residents of Sabine City, who also awarded the medal, which was sanctioned by the Confederacy. Confederate President Jefferson Davis was given one of the Davis Guard Medals, and was carrying it when he was captured after the war.


http://www.civilwaralbum.com/misc2/davis_guards1.htm

[2nd Texas Infantry]

Not a bad job for a bunch of drunks at Dick Dowling's Bar in Houston. Some of them were rif raff that had outstanding bar tabs and notes with Dowling and his establishment, on Capitol street I think, here in Houston. I like all your posts bye the way. I tip my hat.