iGavel Auctions: United States Army Spanish American War (1898) Medal and Bar, Presented to Charles A. Coolidge CAC1

Estimate
$50-100

Description
United States Army - Spanish Campaign Medals (1898). The obverse has a castle tower in the centre with 'WAR WITH SPAIN' and '1898' between sprigs of laurel. The reverse has an American eagle with outstretched wings standing on a shield and canon over captured flags. At the top is the inscription 'UNITED STATES ARMY' and 'FOR SERVICE' below and 13 stars around the base.

United States Army - Spanish Campaign Medals (1898). The obverse has a castle tower in the centre with 'WAR WITH SPAIN' and '1898' between sprigs of laurel. The reverse has an American eagle with outstretched wings standing on a shield and canon over captured flags. At the top is the inscription 'UNITED STATES ARMY' and 'FOR SERVICE' below and 13 stars around the base.

Provenance
Property from the Collection of Brigadier General Charles A. Coolidge
Presented to Major Charles Coolidge, 7th Infantry, 1898

Measurements
diameter 1/4 inches

Weight

Condition
silk discolored, split, losses