(Please read entire listing carefully, especially Description and Condition portions). VINTAGE US Navy Marine 1898 Spanish Campaign Medal for Service Numbered 5901. Up for sale is this 1898 USMC Spanish Campain Medal split brooch produced by the US Mint. This is a rare official un numbered contract. Based on an on-line roll tool, we believe this medal to be associated with C. There were limited production of this strike with not many in circulation. The Spanish Campaign Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces which recognized those men of the U. Military who had served in the Spanish–American War. Although a single decoration, there were two versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal, one for men of the United States Army and another for the forces of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. For service in the West Indies, the Navy awarded the West Indies Campaign Medal as well as the Sampson Medal which was authorized by a joint resolution of Congress in 1901. In 1913, the Navy discontinued the award of the West Indies Campaign Medal and extended the criteria of the Spanish Campaign Medal to any man of the Navy or Marine Corps who had served on active duty during the Spanish–American War. The ribbon was also changed from red and yellow to blue and yellow in order not to offend the colors of Spain. This is a MUST HAVE for your collection! DON’T MISS OUT! 3″ Tall (including the ribbon); Metal portion is a tiny bigger than 1.25″. Very Good to Excellent. In general, the first photos concentrate on providing view from all sides and any markings. The last photos are generally utilized to focus on any condition issues that may exist. We will be happy to answer any additional questions which you may have or provide additional photos if necessary to aid in your evaluation. To view our other listings. You may need to search on a key word to find your specific item. The costs are only applicable to the contiguous 48 states. A little bit about us. Hello, we are antiques and collectible dealers who find most of our items at garage sales, auctions, and flea markets. We are not experts on many of the items which we sell, but we do try to provide you with detailed descriptions and whatever research / knowledge we have on it. We have been collecting for over 30 years now and have many items in our inventory i. Lovingly packed in boxes which have not seen the light of day for many years. We have a little bit of everything so please view our other listings. We try our best to accurately describe all items but please view photos as they are the best representation of condition. If we notice the smell of smoke, we do mention it under condition. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.