including a Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) pin
which also appears to have been repainted
at the age of 22 and is remembered with honor on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Sickles was promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers in September 1861
engraved "TUG-OF-WAR 1927 Winners" and hand-scratched "No 4 Coy CPL
France, Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Medal And Miniature GTRexclude including a Deutsches Rotes KreuzInstituted September 6 1885. In silver, stamped DANIEL DUPUIS, measures 301. 15mm (w) x 34. 52mm (h inclusive of integral ring), dark patina, misshapen suspension ring, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature of the medal, measures 15. 05mm (w) x 17. 45mm (h), worn on correct ribbon, light wear, in very fine condition.