Description
From October 1872 to 1874
Western Samoa
31 mm x 69 mm inclusive of its crown suspension
His ribbon bar features a War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords
constructed of nickel silver
United States. A Pair of Medals. Newly Listed From October 1872 to 18741. An Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. Bronze medallion, obverse bearing the image of a castle, surrounded by a sugar cane and tobacco plant with the inscription ARMY OF OCCUPATION PORTO RICO 1898, reverse bearing an eagle surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES ARMY FOR SERVICE, rim bears the serial number "1952", on original ribbon, 33. 5 mm, evidence of spotting, very fine condition. Housed in original blue box, fine condition. Footnote: