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U.S. Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal.
Historical Background
Following the Spanish-American War of 1898, American forces occupied Puerto Rico as the island transitioned from Spanish to United States administration.
Established by the War Department on February 4, 1919, the Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal recognized U.S. Army personnel who performed occupation duty in Puerto Rico between August 14 and December 10, 1898.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal was awarded to qualifying Army personnel for their military service during the occupation of Puerto Rico following the Spanish-American War.
Item Details
Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Army
Decoration: Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal
Service period: August 14 – December 10, 1898
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item: Ribbon bar only
An excellent addition to a collection of American campaign decorations, Spanish-American War memorabilia, or early U.S. military insignia.
U.S. Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the United States Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal.
Historical Background
Following the Spanish-American War of 1898, American forces occupied Puerto Rico as the island transitioned from Spanish to United States administration.
Established by the War Department on February 4, 1919, the Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal recognized U.S. Army personnel who performed occupation duty in Puerto Rico between August 14 and December 10, 1898.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal was awarded to qualifying Army personnel for their military service during the occupation of Puerto Rico following the Spanish-American War.
Item Details
Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Army
Decoration: Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal
Service period: August 14 – December 10, 1898
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item: Ribbon bar only
An excellent addition to a collection of American campaign decorations, Spanish-American War memorabilia, or early U.S. military insignia.
