Reed commanded B Company from April 1876 until 13 December 1877 and most of that time the company was on duty in the field against the Sioux
where he was named Leading Aircraftman on May 1st
43 mm long knurled needle pin
relatively poor enamelling on the green flames and right dragons’ facial details
but its hinge partly preserved
Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the White Eagle, III Class Commander Auction Archive Reed commanded B Company fromInstituted January 23, 1883 by King Milan I. Type II (1913 1941). Civil Division. In silver gilt, a white enamelled double headed eagle with delicate wings, the obverse medallion featuring a white enamel cross on a red enamel field, the reverse medallion presents the year 1882 on a red enamel field, the bird is surmounted by a large crown with blue enamel pendilia, measures 47. 0 mm (w) x 90. 8mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 54. 3 grams,