A New York State Conspicuous Service Cross to George H. Kingston, Jr; Vietnam KIA

Plated 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 "CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS" and "STATE OF NEW YORK" on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, case also extremely fine.

Footnote: This Conspicuous Service Cross was awarded to George H. Kingston, Jr. on January 4, 1971. He was Killed in Action during the Vietnam War, on October 13, 1970.