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REF Thread: Spanish Campaign Medal

Darrell

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The Spanish Campaign Medal is a decoration presented by the U.S. Armed forces to recognize all military members who served in active duty during the Spanish-American War.

 

There are two versions of the medal - one for the U.S. Army and one for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The U.S. Army version was awarded for service in the regions of Cuba, Puerto Rico or the Philippine Islands between May 11, 1898 - August 16, 1898. The Navy version was awarded to any Navy or Marine Corps member who served on active duty between May 1, 1898 - August 16, 1898.

 

The colors of the ribbon were changed from red and gold to blue and yellow in 1913 after an agreement was made with Spain to no longer use their national colors on on U.S. service medals.

 

 

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Wharfmaster

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3 ring type (Navy reverse) Spanish Campaign medals were numbered and awarded to the Marines. See Vernon's Guide.

 

 

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KurtA

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3 ring type (Navy reverse) Spanish Campaign medals were numbered and awarded to the Marines. See Vernon's Guide.

 

 

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True. Those are very rare. Being that those USMC-issued 3 ring medals had engraved numbers, I'd want one as part of an attributable grouping, as I'd think the numbering could be easily faked. . I'd be hesitant to trust a stand-alone medal (unless I picked it up on the cheap at the local flea market).

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MMcollector

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I can't find anything on this sailor, his 1898 Spanish Campaign medal is engraved "Edw. W Dunn USN 1898" Any help figuring out his full first name would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Dogtown

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The medal says Spanish Campaign and is numbered 5782. I used a flash with the camera so the ribbon looks really bright. In reality, the yellow is much more dull and has a dirtier tint to it although I'm assuming It was replaced at some point.

 

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