Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (for Navy)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.USA.0167.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$80 USD

  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Reverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$80 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: NICARAGUAN CAMPAIGN 1912 Rev: UNITED STATES NAVY FOR SERVICE
  • Size
    33mm

History


The Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (1912), also commonly referred to as the "First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal", was authorized by President Woodrow Wilson by Presidental Order on September 22, 1913. The Bronze Medal was awarded to Officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy and Marine Corps in recognition of service ashore in Nicaragua or onboard 1 of 8 specific vessels in Nicaraguan waters during the first United States Occupation of Nicaragua between July 29 and November 14, 1912. Approximately 1,400 Medals were awarded to Navy personnel and 1,000 Medals were awarded to members of the Marine Corps.

There are 2 versions of the Medal which vary by the reverse inscription of the name of the service.

The Medal is stamped on the rim with a serial number. A variety of different stamping styles may have been used.

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