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Marine Corps Service Medal 1908
Obverse: Liberty, helmeted, girl with a sword holding in her right hand an olive branch and in her left the American flag, a Cuban man seated below, dove of peace above. Tropical scene in background. Legend: "CUBAN PACIFICATION 1908". An eagle with 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". Inscription on edge: "1459". Fitted with a ring and a khaki ribbon bordered with narrow red, white and blue stripes.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0724 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1909 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 33 mm |
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