Gibbon was quoted as saying: "I belong -- or did belong -- to a service wherein all orders must be obeyed without question
(Heer Insignien für Offiziere der Gebirgstruppe)
Lange Muehlen 3
His outstanding performance of a dangerous and arduous duty vital to the effective functioning of the Corps Artillery was an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service
and India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Service Medals GTRexclude Gibbon was quoted as saying:(Medaillen). A pair of service medals, including: 1. A Prussian Commemorative Medal for Combatants of 1814, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from a replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 29. 18 mm in diameter, 16. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition. 2. A Hesse Darmstadt Field Honour Decoration of 1840, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from an incorrect replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed