Pre-WWI Philippine-American War (USA) Philippine Campaign Medal (Navy) - 1899-1903

Original Issue -

Established on June 27, 1908, it was awarded to U.S. military personnel having performed service in the Philippine-American War between the years of 1898 and 1913.

Although a single service medal (no devices authorized), the Philippine Campaign Medal was issued under separate criteria for both the United States Army and the U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps. Award of the Navy and Marine Corps version of the Philippine Campaign Medal, a Navy or Marine Corps service member was required to perform service in the Philippine Islands between the dates of February 4, 1899 and December 31, 1904. Service was required to be either ashore in support of Army units or onboard certain vessels assigned to the area of the Philippine Sea.

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Description:
Bronze medallion with the words “Philippine Campaign”.

Obverse: Image of the Manila city gate over the years “1899-1903” framed by laurel branches.

Reverse: Eagle perched on an anchor with a draped chain upon which are inscribed the words “FOR SERVICE.” Oak and laurel decorate the lower portion of the medal, and text reads either “UNITED STATES NAVY” or “UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS”, as appropriate.

The original ribbon issued between 1908-1913, was divided into equal thirds of yellow in the center and red on each side. Thereafter, a blue ribbon with a red vertical stripe toward each edge was issued.

Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
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(Pre-WWI) Philippine-American War (USA)
Philippine Campaign Medal (Navy)
1899-1903 (Original Issue)
$32.00 (Firm)

Established: 27 June 1908 - Awarded to
US military personnel who performed service
in the Philippine-American War between the
years of 1898-1913.
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