Early, Numbered Spanish-American War Veteran's Medal in Numbered Box

This is an early, numbered Spanish-American War veteran's medal in its matching numbered box. The medal is a wreathed eagle and crest at the top of a United States flag ribbon, with each armed force's insignia above a cross-shaped medal reading: CUBA PORTO RICO U.S.A. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS SPANISH WAR VETERANS 1898-190The reverse of the medal is numbered and reads UNITED along with labeled compass points.

Circa early 1900s.

4-5/16" in height and 1-3/4" in width.

Bronze with silk ribbon, cardboard box.

Horizontal pin with "C" catch.

3673 on medal and box.

This is from a United States veterans collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX10 LHEX8/10 SHEX10/10

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Medal has an overall tarnish and light wear.

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