Spanish American War, Army Service Medal
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
John Henry Kelso Davis
American, 1875 - 1956
Mediumbronze; satin ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 3/4 × 1 1/2in. (7 × 3.8cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
DescriptionA service medal for serving in the Spanish American War awarded to Captain John H. K. Davis. The ribbon above the medal has green and yellow vertical stripes. The medal recto has a relief image of a sheathed knife in the center of a keystone and surrounded by the laurel wreaths. The medal verso has a relief image of the seal of the United States. An eagle is in the center with crossed rifles on the left, crossed sabers on the right, and crossed cannons beneath.
Object number1959.34.20
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "FOR/ SERVICE/ ON/ THE/ MEXICAN/ BORDER"Verso, engraved: "CAPT. JOHN H. K. DAVIS"
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
about 1887
Governor John Harper Trumbull
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
