A New York State Conspicuous Service Cross To George H. Kingston, Jr; Vietnam Kia Auction First class

First class

marked “800” on reverse

The blade washer remains relatively supple and is intact

and is sewn at the ends

A New York State Conspicuous Service Cross To George H. Kingston, Jr; Vietnam Kia Auction First classPlated silver, obverse illustrating the New York State coat of arms in the centre, inscribed "CONSPICUOUS SERVICE" below, framed by oak leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right, the arms of the cross with two ball finials each, reverse inscribed "PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR THE LEGISLATURE STATE OF NEW YORK" and impressed "18266" on the lower arm, 41. 5 mm, on incorrect ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked