U.S. 3rd Cavalry. Privately made decoration for gallantry in action at Little Bitter Creek, Dakota September 27, 1880. Two bars: Little Bitter Creek and Pine Bluffs. Named to: Corp. A. Marsh. Pinback stamped U.S. Army. C. Possibly silver. 99.8 mm. in length. Nearly as made. Gold ribbon. Swivel mount. The inscriptions accomplished in single letter punches.
Pedigree unrecorded.
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