Rare Stanislaus County California Sheriff’s Merit Award Medal w/ Ribbon Bar For Sale

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Merit AwardMedal with Merit ribbon bar pin – CaliforniaRare Stanislaus County, California Sheriff’s Star presentation medal featuringthe California state seal and “Sheriff’s Department” design.Includes:* Sheriff’s Merit Medal with red ribbon, never taken out of box
* Matching red Merit ribbon bar
* Gray velvet presentation/display board in black box
* Original-style clutch fasteners on ribbon pinBeautiful condition on the medal, which appears to have never been taken out ofthe box with ribbon carefully folded behind velvet card. Medal shows no wear onfront or back, no markings, possibly gold plated brass. Merit ribbon pinappears worn with light aging and original foam backing that it’s pinned to isdegrading. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.I have not been able to determine the original recipient, exact date of issue,or metal composition. No recipient engraving is visible.An unusual piece of California, Stanislaus County and law-enforcementmemorabilia that appears to be considerably harder to find than standardsheriff patches or badges.Sold as pictured.