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Medal for United Spanish War Veterans

Creator Name

United Spanish War Veterans, American, 1904 - 1992

Cultural Context

African Americans

Date

after 1904

About the work

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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Title

Medal for United Spanish War Veterans

Creator

United Spanish War Veterans, American, 1904 - 1992, Issued by

Worktype

medals; Medals

Cultural Context

African Americans

Material

bronze and ribbon

Dimensions

2 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (6.7 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm)

Technique

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Language

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Date

after 1904

Provenance

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Style Period

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Rights

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Inscription

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Location

Puerto Rico; United States; Caribbean; Latin America; North and Central America; Cuba; Caribbean; Latin America; North and Central America; Philippines; Asia; Spain; Europe

Subjects

African American; Military; Spanish-American War, 1898; Spanish-American War (1898); Military

Topic

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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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