US: Rare City of St. Louis Medal Named to Missouri VolunteersVeteran for War with Spain 1898. Rare bronze medal presented in 1898 by thecitizens of St. Louis to Missouri Volunteer soldier Roy M. Lawson for servicein the Spanish-American War. The medalis ca. 39 mm in diameter; the obverse of the medal features the profile ofPresident William McKinley with the inscription, “In the Name of Humanity,” and“War President 1898.” The reverse inscription states, “Presented by theCitizens of St. Louis/Roy M. Lawson/for Patriotic Services/Rendered as aSoldier/of the Missouri Volunteers/in the War with Spain 1898.” The medal is invery fine to better than very fine condition; the ribbon, which does appear tobe original, was almost certainly suspended from a bronze brooch of some kind,but that brooch is missing. The ribbon is lightly stained, but is otherwise intact. Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege (30 days overseas),excluding postage, provided item is returned in same condition when sold. Itemwill be shipped USPS Ground Advantage; will combine postage for multiplepurchases.
