An American Army Civil War Campaign Medal 1861-1865 With Box Of Issue GTRexclude The Royal Navy ordered almost

The Royal Navy ordered almost every capital ship into the area in order to prevent Bismarck from reaching port

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company during an attack

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

Variation 1 (1950's-1991)

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

An American Army Civil War Campaign Medal 1861-1865 With Box Of Issue GTRexclude The Royal Navy ordered almostBronze, 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)