CJS

War Merit Medal

Sir

I may have a War Merit Medal w/swords. What were they awarded for, for what and how did someone earn this award.

Thank you

CJS

The American Civil War started a battle between States Right (The South) vs National Soverenty (sp) (The North or the Union).

The Union took up the banner of anti-salvery to take the moral high ground.

The States Rights battle began with the framers of the US Consitution:
Jefferson for individual rights of the states first vs Hamilton for national rights above state rights

The 3D Infanty is manly a ceremonial unit, composed of a Headquarters, Hotel, and several companies of men. They are part of the US Army Miltary District of Washington DC, station at fort Myers Virgina.

The Regiment does have a long combat record having participated in campaigns during the
War of 1812
Mexican War
Civil War
Indian Wars
War with Spain
Philippine Insurrection
World War II
and Vietnam

The "Old Guard" is the 3D Infantry Regiment of the United State's Army. Its lineage goes back to 3 June 1784 when it was constitued from companies from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as the "first American Regiment." Its motto is, "Noli Me Tangere."

One of the regiment's battalions serves as the national capital's honor and ceremonial unit.