SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SCARCE NUMBERED VETERAN USA, PORTO RICO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, CUBA MEMBER MEDAL

SCARCE ORIGINAL NUMBERED UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERAN USA, PORTO RICO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, CUBA, MEMBER MEDAL WITH 13 STRIPES AND 13-STAR  RIBBON IN DISPLAY/STORAGE CASE

Scarce original numbered United Spanish War Veteran Member Medal that measures approximately 1 7/8” across at the eagle wings and approximately 4 3/8” from top to bottom. It has an anodized finish and is numbered B11254 on the reverse of the American eagle within a laurel wreath and the shield of victory device. To our knowledge the serial numbers are not traceable. Die struck, nice detail, old “c” style pin catch. The flag ribbon has 13 stripes and 13 stars, is in pristine condition. At the bottom of the flag ribbon is a cavalry saber, an infantry rifle, and a naval anchor all crossed, representing the various branches of the military. Dangling at the bottom of the medal is the Spanish American War cross, with the four arms reading: “USA, CUBA, PORTO RICO (turn of century spelling), PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, 1898-1902, Spanish War Veteran.” The reverse side of the cross has the word “United” with “North”, “South”, “East”, “West”, in the arms of the cross. Comes in a beautiful display/storage box that is brass trimmed, felt lined, and has a hinge-back lid. The medal overall is like new.

 This medal was issued to members of the "United Spanish War Veterans." Anyone who served in the armed forces during the Spanish American War or during the Philippine American War was eligible for membership (this organization and the U.S. government treated both of these separate wars as the same conflict). The Spanish American War began and ended in 1898. The Philippine American War began in 1899 and continued into 1902, though some actions still occurred as late as 1906.

 $150  #11678