Philipinne Campaign Medal (Army)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.USA.0160.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Philadelphia Mint, Philadelphia
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION 1899 Rev: UNITED STATES ARMY FOR SERVICE
  • Size
    31.7-33mm
  • Version Remarks
    Both numbered and unnumbered exampled of the Bronze Medal exist.

History


The Army Philippine Campaign Medal was established by War Department General Orders on January 12, 1905. The Bronze Medal was awarded as a one-time service medal to United States Army personnel in recognition of service in the Philippine Islands during the Philippine Insurrection between 1899 and 1913. Approximately 44,000 Medals were issued.

A silver Citation Star was worn on the ribbon to denote acts of heroism or bravery.

Both numbered and unnumbered exampled of the Bronze Medal exist.

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