[MILITARIA]. 5 7th NY National Guard medals identified to W. and S. Bostwick, incl. Tiffany medals.

5 medals identified to Warren Bostwick and his son S.B. Bostwick, who both served with the 7th New York National Guard. Includes:

3 medals issued to Warren Bostick: Four-part badge from the "7th Regt Team," with 1881 and 1882 dates, inscribed on reverse to "W.R. Bostwick." 2 3/8 in. long. -- New York 7th Regiment Long and Faithful Service medal, reverse marked "Tiffany & Co." and engraved to "Sergt. Warren R. Bostwick," dated 1884. Obverse illustrating a large number "7" surrounded by the inscription "Long and Faithful Service" and a cross, on a large cross framed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves, backed by crossed cannons, 2 x 1 3/4 in. -- New York 7th Regiment Long and Faithful Service medal, reverse marked "Tiffany & Co." and engraved to "Capt. Warren R. Bostwick." Obverse illustrating a large number "7" surrounded by the inscription "Long and Faithful Service" and a cross, on a large cross framed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves, backed by crossed cannons, 2 x 1 3/4 in. Possibly the silver 15-year cross of honor.

2 medals issued to S.B. Bostwick: 7th Regiment Trophy Match badge, top bar dated 1909, reverse of badge engraved to "S.B. Bostwick Jr." 2 1/2 in. long. -- Six-part badge for Company B, 7th New York Rifle Team, top five sections dated 1905, 1906, 1908, 1913, and 1915. Reverse of bottom section engraved to "S.B. Bostwick Jr.," and marked "Sterling" near bottom edge." 6 in. long.

Together, 5 medals issued to Warren and S.B. Bostwick.

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[MILITARIA]. 5 7th NY National Guard medals identified to W. and S. Bostwick, incl. Tiffany medals.

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