United States. A Paratrooper Wrist Compass By Taylor Auction Ritchie credits "Stoney's brain" for

Ritchie credits "Stoney's brain" for having saved his life

" He would later be elevated to the nobility as Baron and promoted to Lieutenant Colonell with a yearly pay of 2500

and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States

as well as boars head denoting French silver content post 1838

" (1st Battalion

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