Cuban Pacification Medal (for Navy)

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SKU: 02.USA.0166.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$110 USD

  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Reverse
  • Bronze Medal (for Navy) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$110 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: CUBAN PACIFICATION 1908 Rev: UNITED STATES NAVY FOR SERVICE
  • Size
    33mm

History


The Bronze Medal was established by Navy Department General Order on August 13, 1909. The Bronze Medal was initially intended as an award for medical personnel for service in the Navy and Marine Corps during the Second Occupation of Cuba between October 6, 1906, and April 1, 1909. The award of the Medal was later extended to Officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who served ashore in Cuba or aboard 1 of 24 vessels that served in Cuban waters between September 12, 1906, and April 1, 1909. It is estimated that 2,100 Medals were awarded to Navy personnel and 1,500 Medals were awarded to members of the Marine Corps.

There are 2 different versions of the Medal which vary by the reverse inscription of the service name for the Navy and for the Marine Corps.

Privately altered versions of the Medal may be encountered.

The Medal is stamped on the rim with a serial number. A variety of different numbered styles were used.

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