Medal

1898

Place madeUnited States, North America

Brass, textile

Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 3/16 in. ( 5.7 x 3 cm )

Gift of Mrs. F. Maurice Newton

1948.483.2

DescriptionBrass medal suspended from bar with pin back; upper bar inscription "U.S.S. PRAIRIE" circular medal inscription "U.S. NAVAL CAMPAIGN WEST INDIES 1898 / WILLIAM / T. / SAMPSON / COMMANDER / IN / CHIEF" with depiction of bust of William T. Sampson; reverse inscription "MARIEL / JULY 5" with depiction of three soldiers; red and blue silk ribbon connects bar and medal; black cardboard presentation box with printed inscription "WEST INDIAN CAMPAIGN"

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)