United States. A New York State Medal Of Valor By Dieges & Clust Newly Listed 1916 under the command of

1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel A

The ferrule is trimmed in narrow accent rules on both sides

black lacquer all present

1899 loaded with grain

United States. A New York State Medal Of Valor By Dieges & Clust Newly Listed 1916 under the command ofSilvered sterling silver, obverse illustrating the New York State coat of arms in the centre, inscribed "FOR VALOR" above and "N. Y" below, the five arms each illustrating various military symbols, reverse number engraved "56", marked "STERLING" and maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST", 47 mm x 68. 2 mm inclusive of its wreath with "EXCELSIOR" banner suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, dual prong claps on one end, the other end without attachment,