 U.S. 3rd Cavalry. Privately made decoration for distinguished gallantry in action at Pine Bluffs, Nebraska September, 1880. Three bars: Pole Creek Canyon, Camp Robinson, Black Hills. Named to: Corp. A. Marsh. Pinback stamped For Valour. Possibly nickel alloy. 93.4 mm. in length. Nearly as made. Gold/red/gold ribbon. Swivel mount. The inscriptions accomplished in single letter punches.
Pedigree unrecorded.
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