CSS Virginia

The CSS Virginia was an ironclad warship, the first ironclad built by the CS Navy. In March 1862 it battled the USS Monitor in the world's first battle between armored warships.

The Virginia became something of a legend in the CS Navy. The Order of the Virginia, the second-highest award bestowed by the CS Navy after the Confederate Cross, was named for it, and the medal worn by those who win the award features the ship's likeness.