United States. A Lot of Medals Awarded to Sergeant James H. Smith, 18th Infantry Regiment certificate_of_authenticity Dark highlight evident on the

Dark highlight evident on the edge and on the reverse

Inset into the obverse of the handle is an insignia consisting of a partially-gilded magnetic metal edelweiss

both the pommel and the cross guard are early quality brass base having good quality gilded finish

measuring 323 mm in length

measuring 35 mm (w) x 118 mm (l)

United States. A Lot of Medals Awarded to Sergeant James H. Smith, 18th Infantry Regiment certificate_of_authenticity Dark highlight evident on the1. A Philippine Congressional Medal. In bronze, the obverse bearing the image of a flag bearer accompanied by two soldiers bearing rifles surrounded by the words PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION, the reverse bears the inscription FOR PATRIOTISM FORTITUDE AND LOYALTY surrounded by a wreath tied at the bottom with a bow, on original ribbon with pinback, 33 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Philippine Congressional Medal was instituted on 9 July 1906.