United States Amy: Spanish War Service Medal 1898-1899

An un-numbered and un-attributed later post-1945 strikeThe medal with a fixed ring and loose ring suspension, and, fitted with a crimp-brooch. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and intricate drop clasp fittings as issuedThe crimp brooch with makers hallmark 'G-27'The Spanish War Service Medal was a medal unique to the United States Army (including National Guard and Volunteers) and was established by an act of the U.S. Congress on 9 July 1918. The medal recognizes those members of the Army and of the U.S. Volunteers who performed active duty during the Spanish?American War, but did not qualify for the Spanish Campaign MedalTo be awarded the Spanish War Service Medal, a service member was required to have served on active duty in the United States Army between, 20 April 1898 - 11 April 1899. Personnel who were eligible for the Spanish Campaign Medal were ineligible to receive the Spanish War Service MedalCondition: EF