United States Of America. A Navy Good Conduct Medal, "Nickel Cross", C.1875 Hold the reverse of the pinback

the reverse of the pinback marked with LDO code “L55” for maker Wächtler & Lange

signed in black ink "Schwester Pia" and dated "78" (1978) at the upper right vertically along the edge

A shortened length of sash ribbon for an Order of Saint Anne

The blade is fully unmarked with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso reading “W

United States Of America. A Navy Good Conduct Medal, "Nickel Cross", C.1875 Hold the reverse of the pinbackInstituted 26 April 1869. Type I. A maltese cross constructed of nickel metal, the obverse centre bearing the inscription U. S. N (United States Navy) circumscribed with FIDELITY ZEAL OBEDIENCE, the reverse bears the name Ino Robertson, measuring 31. 71 mm (w) x 31. 95 mm (h), on a red, white and blue striped ribbon (accompanied by replacement ribbon), very fine.