Spanish American War Period

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful historical a United States Navy officer's belt buckle cast from salvaged bronze from the USS Maine. The sinking of the Maine precipitated the Spanish-American War, brought about by an explosion at Havana Harbor on February...

ARTIFACT: This wonderful medal grouping came out of the woodwork here in New Hampshire and into my possession over a year ago. I did some initial research, and sought help from those more advanced than me in the ways of US Medals, and found that not...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa Spanish-American War era United States Navy cap tally for the USRS Richmond. Launched in 1860, the Richmond saw service during the Civil War and later spent many years in the Asiatic Fleet. After the Spanish American...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa Spanish-American War era United States Navy cap tally for the USS Newark, C-1, a protected cruiser. The Newark saw much service during the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion. The Newark was...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare 1900 United States Naval Academy at Annapolis "Lucky Bag" yearbook. The book is full of reflections in poetry, prose and illustrations, oftentimes with humor. The "Lucky Bag" was founded in 1894, making this book is Volume VII...

ARTIFACT: This is an early Spanish Campaign ribbon bar in enameled brass. The award itself was instituted in 1905 for service in the Spanish American War, but this particular version was started in 191The original medal bore colors of the Spanish flag...

ARTIFACT: This is an early Spanish Campaign ribbon bar in enameled solid silver. The award itself was instituted in 1905 for service in the Spanish American War, but this particular version was started in 191The original medal bore colors of the Spanish...

ARTIFACT: This is a numbered United States Army campaign medal for the 1899 Philippine Insurrection. The medal hangs from a red and blue ribbon and is decorated with a palm tree. VINTAGE: Circa 1898. SIZE: Approximately 2-9/16" height and 1-3/8" width...

ARTIFACT: This is a Spanish-American War United States Army 2nd Corps 2nd Division badge in silver and enamel by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle. The badge is a white four-leafed shamrock. VINTAGE: Circa 1898. SIZE: Approximately 1-3/8" in height x 1-3/8" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a Spanish American War era United States Army 5th Corps badge for the 1st Division. The badge is a red pentagon with a smaller pentagon sprouting off of each of the five points. VINTAGE: Circa Spanish American War 1898...

ARTIFACT: Great pose! Circa 1901 photo of Maine National Guard 1st Infantry Regiment Company A 2nd Lieutenant Frank E. Cummings of Portland, Maine. The photo shows 2nd Lieutenant Cummings in a relaxed pose, sitting on a trunk with his sword across his...

ARTIFACT: This is a striking Model 1897 United States Marine Corps enlisted man undress cap EGA. The eagle, globe and anchor is in blackened brass with a nice coppery patina. VINTAGE: Circa 1897. SIZE: Approximately 1-9/16" in height x 1-1/2" in width...