Naval Service Medal 1898

Obverse: A view of Morro Castle and lighthouse, Cuba; a pile of shells below. Legend: "SPANISH CAMPAIGN". Exergue: "1898". Reverse: An eagle, wings outspread perched on an anchor; below, a wreath of oak and bay tied with a bow. Legend: "UNITED STATES NAVY". Inscription: "FOR SERVICE". Inscription on edge: "PASSED ASST.SURG.ROBERT LLOYD 2789 PARKER".

Object Details

ID: MED0720
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1908
People: Parker, Robert Lloyd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 33 mm