Description
slightly loose suspension
1916 to duty
with semblances of white paint
in addition to assorted research papers
with short original ribbon as worn
An 1898 American Rhode Island Spanish-American War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed slightly loose suspensionBronze, 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)