A New York State Medal of Valor by Dieges & Clust
Silvered sterling silver, obverse illustrating the New York State coat-of-arms in the centre, inscribed "FOR VALOR" above and "N.Y" below, the five arms each illustrating various military symbols, reverse number engraved "56", marked "STERLING" and maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST", 47 mm x 68.2 mm inclusive of its wreath with "EXCELSIOR" banner suspension, on a full-length neck ribbon, dual prong claps on one end, the other end without attachment, extremely fine.

