Spanish-American War 1898 U.S. Army Service Medal Blue/Yellow Ribbon For Sale

United States Army Spanish Campaign Medal.
M• Purpose: Established in January 1905, this military decoration recognizes U.S. Army personnel who served on active ground or sea duty during the Spanish–American War.
• Obverse Design: The front of the medal features a prominent castellated tower or Spanish fortress design (representing a castle in Cuba or Puerto Rico), surrounded by the text "WAR WITH SPAIN" at the top and the year "1898" at the bottom.
• Ribbon: The ribbon consists of vertical stripes in the distinct post-1913 configuration of blue and yellow. Early versions used red and yellow, but the colors were altered to avoid mimicking the Spanish national flag.Historical ContextThis medal was awarded to troops deployed to active theaters of conflict including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines between May and August of 1898.