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U.S. Army of Cuban Occupation Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, a historical American military decoration associated with the occupation of Cuba following the Spanish-American War.
Historical Background
Following the Spanish-American War of 1898, the United States established a military government in Cuba, which remained in place until May 20, 1902, when the Republic of Cuba was formally established.
The Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was instituted under War Department General Orders No. 40 in 1915 to recognize American military personnel who served during this period.
Why It Was Awarded
The decoration recognized qualifying military service in Cuba between July 18, 1898, and May 20, 1902. It commemorated the service of personnel involved in the American military occupation and administration of the island.
Item Details
Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Army
Decoration: Army of Cuban Occupation Medal
Qualifying service: July 18, 1898 – May 20, 1902
Established: 1915
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only
An excellent addition to a collection of Spanish-American War memorabilia, early American campaign medals, or United States military decorations.
U.S. Army of Cuban Occupation Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, a historical American military decoration associated with the occupation of Cuba following the Spanish-American War.
Historical Background
Following the Spanish-American War of 1898, the United States established a military government in Cuba, which remained in place until May 20, 1902, when the Republic of Cuba was formally established.
The Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was instituted under War Department General Orders No. 40 in 1915 to recognize American military personnel who served during this period.
Why It Was Awarded
The decoration recognized qualifying military service in Cuba between July 18, 1898, and May 20, 1902. It commemorated the service of personnel involved in the American military occupation and administration of the island.
Item Details
Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Army
Decoration: Army of Cuban Occupation Medal
Qualifying service: July 18, 1898 – May 20, 1902
Established: 1915
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only
An excellent addition to a collection of Spanish-American War memorabilia, early American campaign medals, or United States military decorations.
