United States. An 1898 Spanish Campaign Navy Medal, U.S.S. DOLPHIN 5306 Province of China both dual prongs intact

both dual prongs intact

the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “DEM VERDIENST 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”)

ISBN 978-0-9539207-8-5

remained in good standing until April 8

It is currently conferred upon Romanian citizens in recognition of meritorious service to Romania

United States. An 1898 Spanish Campaign Navy Medal, U.S.S. DOLPHIN 5306 Province of China both dual prongs intactInstituted in 1908. The obverse inscription reads SPANISH CAMPAIGN 1898, the reverse bears an eagle perched upon an anchor with a chain, above the words FOR SERVICE, inscribed above the eagle is UNITED STATES NAVY, engraved BENJAMIN F. SILSBY U. S. S. DOLPHIN 5306, on original striped ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: The Navy version of the Spanish Campaign Medal was instituted on 27 June 1908 and issued to any man of either the Navy or Marine