Medal for United Spanish War Veterans
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Object Description
A bronze three piece Spanish American War Veterans medal with ribbon issued to members of the United Spanish War Veterans. At the top of the medal is bronze American eagle in mid-flight within a laurel wreath in front of a shield with vertical stripes and five-pointed stars. Attached to this piece is a ribbon in the shape of an American flag hanging vertically with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a bronze piece consisting of a cavalry saber, an infantry rifle, and a naval anchor, all crossed. Attached to this piece is the final component of the medal which is a bronze Spanish American War cross, with the four arms (clockwise from right ...
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United Spanish War Veterans, American, 1904 - 1992, Medal for United Spanish War Veterans, after 1904, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution. CC0.
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