Specially Meritorious Service Medal 1898

Uniface cross pattee wth a medallion in the centre bearing an anchor within a wreath of oak and laurel. Legend Obverse: "U.S.NAVAL CAMPAIGN WEST INDIES". Inscription on arms: "SPECIALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE 1898". Reverse: Uninscribed. Specimen. Fitted with a ring and watered silk red ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0718
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Spanish-American War, 1898
Date made: 1901
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 31 mm
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