That such medals survive in such good shape is often a suprise to me, but the associated ephemera is so much harder to find! Thanks for posting and fascinating stuff - do please post more.
 
The forum is pretty quite with a few regulars and many people ust dipping in when they want to gain information, then drifting off again.
 
David

Ok, some more
 
This is a ribbon I own, got it off e-bay a few years ago, and a photo I found by L.A. Huffman of Lt. Partello, who was a member of the Dept. of Dakota team in 1881, the ribbons were made up by Capt Freeman of the Freeman report.
 

 

 
 
1st style marksman buttons
 

 
Marksman bar
 

Thanks for posting these very interesting items.
Adrian

Fascinating material, particularly the ephemera as it provides that little bit more insight. Please carry on posting.
 
exmpa