Circa 1898 Souvenir Badge from Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville, Florida

This is a circa 1898 badge from Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville, Florida. Home base for United States Army 7th Corps, Cuba Libre underwent some privations at the start. The badge has two bars at top with a medallion hanging beneath that reads HONOR TO OUR COUNTRY'S BRAVE encircling a barracks scene.

Circa 1898.

2-3/4" height and 1-7/16" width.

Gold-plated brass with red, white and blue painted detail.

Horizontal safety-style pin.

C.M. ROBBINS, MAKER ATTLEBORO, MASS. U.S.A.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX09 LIEX7/10 SHHX10/10

8 (Excellent-): Insignia shows light tarnish and some small spots of wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.