 U.S. 3rd Cavalry. Privately made decoration for valor in ''Sue Indian Outtreak'', Fort Laramie and Fort Custer August 9, 1880. One bar: Fort Russel. Named to: Corp. A. Marsh. Pinback stamped U.S. Army. Possibly silver (or nickel alloy). 90.3 mm. in length. Nearly as made. Red ribbon. Swivel mount. The inscriptions accomplished in single letter punches. Fort D.A. Russell was established in 1867 at Cheyenne, Wyoming. This and the next two have the appearance of age but may be fantasies.
Pedigree unrecorded.
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