New York State to Louisiana to Lieutenant-Colonel Bliss

Copper-colored medal with a raised image of a man's head and shoulders. The man has short wavy hair and wears a collared shirt. The medal reads 'PRESENTED TO LIEUT.-COL. BLISS OF THE U.S.A. FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICES IN 1862: FROM NEW YORK STATE TO LOUISIANA'. The medal is circular and has a raised edge. The background is light gray with a shadow cast by the medal.