When Pejepscot Historical Society first received an anonymous package containing the medal, staff were skeptical that the original, according to the Times Record. After being examined by experts from the Smithsonian and the Army, it was revealed as the General medal, which had been presented to him by president Grover Cleveland for distinguished gallantry, Chamberlain fought in at least 24 battles during the Civil War, was wounded six times and had six horse shot from under him. He is best remembered for the battle of Little Round Top, on the second day of Gettysburg, when the helped union forces hold off a rebel attack. The brass medal may have lost some of its shine and its ribbons are slightly ragged but its significance is not lost on the Maine town the General called his home. Our gratitude to the donor who discovered this treasure, and knew its importance to us and to the state of Maine, knows no bounds.' Jennifer Blanchard, of the historical society told by CBS News. After the General's death in 1914, it was passed down through his family, until his granddaughter and last living relative. Rosamund Allen died in 2000. Her estate was donated to Duxbury Church, which is how it came to be unwittingly sold in the pages of a book during a sale. Ms Blanchard said there is photographic evidence that Chamberlain was very proud of the medal, that thewore it quite often.' It was returned just before the town celebrated its annual Chamberlain day in the summer, but the museum decided to keep its discovery a secret until iit had been confirmed as the original medal. Someone found the medal in the pages of a book bought from the church at a fundraising sale, and sent it anonymously to the historical society. There is photographic evidence that Chamberlain was very proud of the medal, that he wore it quite often," Pejepscot Historical Society Director Jennifer Blanchard tells in the Times record. The Brunswick home where Chamberlain lived more than 50 years is now a museum.