An 1898 American Rhode Island Spanish-American War Commemorative Medal GTRexclude 1911 in Recklinghausen in Westphalia

1911 in Recklinghausen in Westphalia

ON) Two-piece construction

While convalescing at CCH

It was worn fixed on a left shoulder across the chest

nicely toned

An 1898 American Rhode Island Spanish-American War Commemorative Medal GTRexclude 1911 in Recklinghausen in WestphaliaBronze, obverse illustrating the State of Rhode Island coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves incorporating five Armed Forces shields, reverse inscribed "THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND TO HER SONS WHO ON LAND AND SEA DEFENDED THE NATION'S HONOUR IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN 1898", 33. 3 mm, scattered residue and oxidation on the reverse, near extremely fine. (C: 45)