Owned by Harry Neiman

Medal w/ ribbon & pin

1902

Bronze, silk, iron

Overall: 4 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (11.4 × 4.4 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Mamie R. Neiman, March 1971

INV.4776a

Harry Neiman was a Private in the 22 New York Infantry during the Spanish American War.

DescriptionBronze badge of an American eagle with shield of stars and stripes, encircled in wreath of leaves with iron pin on back; silk ribbon of an American flag connects eagle to vignette featuring a rifle, saber, anchor, and chain connected to a cross-shaped medallion; "UNITED" inscribed across the anchor; "CUBA", PORTORICO", "U.S.A."; "PHILIPPINE ISLANDS" inscribed on the obverse of each of the four arms of the cross; seal in the center of the medal features two standing soldiers and one seated figure, "SPANISH WAR VETERANS1898-1902" encircles the seal; "N", "S", "E", "W", inscribed on each of the four arms of the cross on the reverse, central seal features "UNTED" on a background of stars and stripes, encirlced by various symbols.

MarkingsOn reverse of sword, anchor, and saber vignette: "23200" Stamped on reverse of eagle: "MAKERS." surrounded by "JOS. MAYER & BROS. SEATTLE. WASH."

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)