Spanish War Veteran commemorative ribbon

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Spanish War Veteran commemorative ribbon

Entry/Object ID

1319

Description

Red and yellow ribbon and round medallion. Ribbon says "DELEGATE 33RD NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT U.S.W.V. NEW ORLEANS 1931". At top of medal "ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CABILDO PRESBYTERE". On side of medal "NEW ORLEANS SEPT. 6-10 1931". At bottom "THE CRESCENT CITY". In center are three steepled buildings with a monument of a man on a horse in front of buildings. On back is cross with "CUBA" on top arm, "PORTO RICO" on right arm, "U.S.A." on bottom arm and "PHILIPPINE ISLANDS" on left arm. Around center of cross is a circle with "SPANISH WAR VETERANS 1898-1902". Three figures in center with a ship in background.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1931

Material

Metal, Fabric