Philippine Campaign Marine Corps Medal 1899-1908

Obverse: An arched gateway; view of a house aand tree through it flanked by palm sprays. Legend: "PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN". Exergue: "1899-1903". Reverse: An eagle, wings outspread perched on an anchor; below, a wreath of oak and bay tied with a bow. Legend: "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS". Inscription: "FOR SERVICE". Stamped on edge: "B B & B". Fitted with a ring and a blue ribbon with two broad red stripes.

Object Details

ID: MED0721
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: BB & B
Events: Philippine–American War, 1899-1902
Date made: 1908
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 33 mm