SPANISH AMERICAN WAR, 65th REGIMENTAL INFANTRY, NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD, NAMED, GROUPING 65th REGIMENTAL INFANTRY, NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD, NAMED, GROUPING This is a very nice grouping attributed to Captain Ambrose Stark Bixby, 65th Regimental Infantry, New York National Guard, Spanish American War. Grouping consist of the following: · Waist Belt Plate, New York Militia, Officer, Circa 1900 o Dimensions: 50 x 64 mm o Construction: Gilt cast brass plate with applied tongue and belt loop bar, Script letters ?NY? Due to the flash on the camera, the buckle appears to be silver. This is brass construction. o Comments: Illustrated in the Warnock Uniform Company catalog of 1902. The New York firm began in 1838 and supplied goods during the Civil War. After changing ownership, Warnock closed following WWII. For reference, see: page 504, Plate 848, ?American Military Belt Plates, Michael J. O?Donnell J. Duncan Campbell.? · New York Volunteers Medal o This medal was awarded to volunteers from the state of New York who served in the Spanish American War and also part of the Philippine American War. Apparently, the medal was given to all volunteers, including army and naval militia. The obverse of the medal shows the army volunteer, in full gear, advancing on the foe. The reverse reads "Awarded by the State of New York To One Who Served the Nation With Honor 1898-1899-1900." The brooch is missing. · New York National Guard Marksman Badge o A very attractive gold-toned marksmanship medal. A 1? diameter medallion bearing the seal of the State of New York on the face and embossed with the legend ?NATIONAL GUARD STATE OF NEW YORK? on the reverse. The medallion is suspended from two crested bars. The brooch and bar are both marked ?TIFFANY? · United States Volunteers, USV, Marksman, Ladder Badge o A New York State Small Arms Practice Medal by Tiffany Co - Red bronze, maker marked "TIFFANY CO." on the reverse, obverse illustrating the New York State coat-of-arms surrounded by a ring inscribed "SMALL ARMS PRACTICE" and framed by an open-ended wreath, 37 mm, with six bronze clasps ( Year 13; Sharpshooter; I; Expert; I; 1898 USV), bronze eagle brooch inscribed "MARKSMAN" with pinback, clasps and hanger are linked to the medal via an elaborate hook system, light contact, extremely fine. · New York State Ten Year Long and Faithful Service Medal o The heavy, bronze solid medal is on a long neck red ribbon with a ?10 Years? suspension device. The reverse of the medal is engraved in script ?Captain Ambrose Stark Bixby?, also maker marked by ?Tiffany Co?, Serial Number ?2387? · Buttons o One Federal Coat Button o One Federal Cuff Button o Two New York State Coat Buttons o Three New York State Cuff Buttons o Assorted makers · Oak Display Case is included. · Research Material (Will be sent with the Oak Frame) Name: Ambrose Stark Bixby Record Type: Military Service Birth Date: 14 Jul 1855 Military Date: 19 Nov 1898 Death Date: 16 Sep 1943 Death Age 88 Cemetery: Forest Lawn Burial or Cremation Place: Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America Father: James W. Bixby Mother : Frances Bixby URL: Find a Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62824166/ambrose-s.-bixby 65th New York Regimental Infantry Battalion Adjutant Enrolled May 1, 1898, Buffalo NY to serve two years Mustered in age 42 1st Lieutenant Battalion Adjutant May 17th, 1898 Mustered out November 19th, 1898. Note: The research material that will accompany this lot is extensive, however this may warrant further research by the new owner of this grouping. This will shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS) International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! No Exceptions. In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or any other international shipping hubs such as International Shipping (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, and or cancel your purchase! If you wish to make a purchase, you will have to find someone located within the United States to make the purchase for you. They would be responsible to send the package to you.