Medal in case
1899
Place madeUnited States, North America
Brass, textile
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 3.8 cm )
INV.5358
DescriptionBrass medal suspended from bar with pin back; upper bar in the shape of an eagle gripping an anchor and a laurel wreath; lower bar depicts a shield with a bayonet and sword; medal in the shape of a cross with each cross end inscribed "PHILIPPINE/ISLANDS/CUBA/PORTO RICO/U.S.A."; center of medal inscribed "SPANISH WAR VETERANS/1898-99" and depicts two soliders and a woman; reverse medal inscribed on each cross end "N/S/E/W"; at center inscribed "UNITED" over American flag lower bar and eagle connected by an American Flag silk ribbon; lower bar connects medal by a link.ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
