Army of Puerto Rico Occupation Medal

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SKU: 02.USA.0159.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Philadelphia Mint, Philadelphia; E. & H. Simon, New York City
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: ARMY OF OCCUPATION PORTO RICO 1898 Rev: UNITED STATES ARMY FOR SERVICE
  • Size
    31.7-34mm
  • Version Remarks
    Some examples of the Bronze Medal feature a smaller font size used for the obverse inscription. These examples are numbered 1 - 200 on the rim.

History


The Army of Puerto Rico Occupation Medal was first authorized on February 4, 1919, but was not officially instituted until October 19, 1919. The Bronze Medal was awarded to United States Army personnel in commemoration of military occupation service in Peurto Rico between August 14 and December 10, 1898, following the end of the Spanish-American War. Approximately 3,000 Medals were issued.

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