United States. A Lot of Medals Awarded to Sergeant James H. Smith, 18th Infantry Regiment certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by the inscription THE

surrounded by the inscription THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA TO and FOR THE SERVICE IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR 1898-99

the same awards were instituted by the Azad Hind government for the Indian National Army during its campaign in South-east Asia

measuring 35 mm (w) x 118 mm (l)

Dark highlight evident on the edge and on the reverse

Inset into the obverse of the handle is an insignia consisting of a partially-gilded magnetic metal edelweiss

United States. A Lot of Medals Awarded to Sergeant James H. Smith, 18th Infantry Regiment certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by the inscription THE1. A Philippine Congressional Medal. In bronze, the obverse bearing the image of a flag bearer accompanied by two soldiers bearing rifles surrounded by the words PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION, the reverse bears the inscription FOR PATRIOTISM FORTITUDE AND LOYALTY surrounded by a wreath tied at the bottom with a bow, on original ribbon with pinback, 33 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Philippine Congressional Medal was instituted on 9 July 1906.