An American Army Civil War Campaign Medal 1861-1865 With Box Of Issue GTRexclude as mentioned in the Fifth

as mentioned in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31938 of Tuesday

Footnote: The Order of the Sun (La Orden El Sol del Peru) is the highest award bestowed by the nation of Peru to commend notable civil and military merit

complete with nickel fittings at either end as well as a ball finial

in enameled metal

with some photographs showing crowds amassed on the sidelines

An American Army Civil War Campaign Medal 1861-1865 With Box Of Issue GTRexclude as mentioned in the FifthBronze, impressed "2257" on the edge, 34 mm, original second style ribbon with brooch pinback, oxidation spot on the obverse, very light contact, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, "SAMUEL EARLE EBY CO. Philadelphia, Pa." maker's label on the end panel, tear evident in one corner on the lid, scuffed on the bottom, box very fine. (C: 76)