Name/Title
United Spanish War Veterans MedalEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1694Tags
Spanish-American WarDescription
United Spanish War Veterans medal. At the top (missing), is the American eagle within a laurel wreath and the shield of victory. The ribbon has thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. At the bottom of the ribbon is a cavalry saber, an infantry rifle, and a naval anchor all crossed, representing the various branches of the military. Dangling at the bottom of the medal is the Spanish American War cross, with the four arms reading 'Porto Rico,' 'Cuba,' 'Philippines,' with 'USA' at the bottom. The dates on the cross read 1898-1902 with the words 'Spanish War Veteran.'
This medal was issued to members of the United Spanish War Veterans. Available to anyone who served in the armed forces during the Spanish American War or during the Philippine American War was eligible for membership.Collection
Artifact CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1902Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Poor