Accession 2006-79-1 Medal, Spanish Campaign, Obverse 2.5" H x 1.25" W. Medal awarded to  Waldo G. Lunger serial# 4886 for service  during the Spanish American War on the USS Badger. The Spanish Campaign medal was authorized by Congress to be awarded to  Navy and Marine Corps personnel in 1908 for service between April and August 1898. The ribbon is of the first type with the red and yellow colors of Spain. In 1913 the ribbon was changed to blue and yellow. Collection of Curator Branch Naval History and Heritage Command.
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