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U.S. Army Spanish War Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Army Spanish War Service Medal, a military decoration recognizing soldiers who served during the Spanish–American War but did not qualify for the Spanish Campaign Medal.
Historical Background
The Spanish–American War began in April 1898 following increasing tensions between the United States and Spain over Spanish colonial rule in Cuba.
American military forces conducted operations in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, while thousands of additional soldiers were mobilized and stationed throughout the United States.
Although many soldiers did not participate directly in overseas combat operations, their service was essential to the mobilization, training, transportation, and logistical support of the American war effort.
The Spanish War Service Medal was established on July 9, 1918, to recognize qualifying United States Army personnel who served during the war but were not eligible for the Spanish Campaign Medal.
Why It Was Awarded
The Spanish War Service Medal recognized qualifying United States Army personnel who performed active military service between April 20, 1898, and April 11, 1899, but did not qualify for the Spanish Campaign Medal.
The decoration acknowledged the contributions of soldiers who supported the American military effort during the Spanish–American War.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Spanish War Service Medal
Service branch: U.S. Army
Established: July 9, 1918
Qualifying service period: April 20, 1898 – April 11, 1899
Historical conflict: Spanish–American War
Type: Military service ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Yellow and green
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US7009852
An interesting addition to a collection of Spanish–American War memorabilia, early American military decorations, or United States Army ribbon bars.
U.S. Army Spanish War Service Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Army Spanish War Service Medal, a military decoration recognizing soldiers who served during the Spanish–American War but did not qualify for the Spanish Campaign Medal.
Historical Background
The Spanish–American War began in April 1898 following increasing tensions between the United States and Spain over Spanish colonial rule in Cuba.
American military forces conducted operations in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, while thousands of additional soldiers were mobilized and stationed throughout the United States.
Although many soldiers did not participate directly in overseas combat operations, their service was essential to the mobilization, training, transportation, and logistical support of the American war effort.
The Spanish War Service Medal was established on July 9, 1918, to recognize qualifying United States Army personnel who served during the war but were not eligible for the Spanish Campaign Medal.
Why It Was Awarded
The Spanish War Service Medal recognized qualifying United States Army personnel who performed active military service between April 20, 1898, and April 11, 1899, but did not qualify for the Spanish Campaign Medal.
The decoration acknowledged the contributions of soldiers who supported the American military effort during the Spanish–American War.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Spanish War Service Medal
Service branch: U.S. Army
Established: July 9, 1918
Qualifying service period: April 20, 1898 – April 11, 1899
Historical conflict: Spanish–American War
Type: Military service ribbon bar
Ribbon colors: Yellow and green
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US7009852
An interesting addition to a collection of Spanish–American War memorabilia, early American military decorations, or United States Army ribbon bars.
